Anxiety, Stress, Fear, Guilt
Anxious for Nothing. Why are we anxious, and what is the cure? Three common causes of anxiety and a suggested solution. (Probe radio series transcript.)
High Anxiety: Had Your Dose of Peace Today? September 11 brought fears of flying and of the mail. Economic fallout and an uncertain future can get stomachs churning. Is there a solution to your anxiety? (Short op-ed)
Overcoming Anxiety. What makes you anxious? Pressures from the trivial to the traumatic can prompt feelings of fearfulness or apprehension. Finding real peace when life seems crazy. (Magazine article.)
When Life Careens: Love Child Locates Bio-Dad. A former girlfriend phoned, saying, “You have a 27-year-old daughter…She’d like to know if it’s okay to contact you.” Gary’s life was about to take a wild turn through painful introspection and sweet reconciliation. In the process, he discovered that he needed his long-lost daughter as much as she needed him. (Short op-ed by Rusty Wright and Meg Korpi)
Stressed Out? You Might Need Sleep. A National Sleep Foundation poll suggests links between sleep deficiencies and negative attitudes and behavior. Sleeplessness can influence stress, but stress can also influence sleeplessness. Is there a solution? (Short op-ed)
Feeling Secure? Post-9/11 life can seem out of control at times. Will my family be safe? Will the economy rebound? Is there a way to feel really secure? (Short op-ed)
Fear and Its Remedies. Causes for fear abound: terrorism, snipers and financial woes augment personal concerns about relationships, family and job future. Is there a remedy? (Short op-ed)
Is Your Worry Level Climbing? If terror alerts, terrorism drills, SARS and a volatile economy don’t make you worry, maybe scam artists, job insecurity or family conflicts will. How can you find real peace in an age of uncertainty? (Short op-ed)
Grappling with Guilt. Feeling guilty can cripple you emotionally. Serious ethical or moral lapses can bring blame and shame. A seemingly minor flaw can sometimes bug the daylights out of you. Healthy ways to deal with guilt and to know that you are really forgiven. (Probe radio series transcript.)
Beating Stress. We all experience stress, from the simple to the staggering. How do you cope? Some practical strategies for keeping your sanity when life boils over. (Magazine article)
Striking a Balance: Has overwork got your relationships or family life in a rut? Do you have some month left over at the end of your money? Does your time run out before your responsibilities do? Is your life hitting on all cylinders? Managing your life in a multitasking world. (Magazine article)
Forgiveness, Reconciliation and You. Ever been cheated or mistreated? Got any lingering grudges? Any unclear air between you and a family member, neighbor or coworker? Many doctors and social scientists extol the personal and societal benefits of forgiveness and reconciliation. Some inspiring case studies. (Probe radio series transcript.)
Forgiveness Can be Good for Your Health. Practical benefits of forgiveness. (Short op-ed) Chinese
Sexual Abuse Victor Offers Hope for Sandusky Victims, Others. He knows how Jerry Sandusky’s victims must feel. Their stories reawakened agonizing memories of childhood sexual abuse in Josh. He’d hated his assailant, hated his father, and damned God. He felt ashamed, and terribly alone. Then a college student’s challenge started him on a quest that changed everything. (Short op-ed by Rusty Wright and Meg Korpi)
Tiananmen Leader’s Divine Cause. Chinese student Chai Ling helped lead the massive 1989 demonstrations in Tiananmen Square that drew the world’s praise and her government’s wrath. Twice nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, today this Harvard MBA is a successful businesswoman who still risks persecution to bring reform toChina. Her current activities might surprise you. (Short op-ed)
Les Misérables film: Mercy Triumphs. Could receiving a healthy dose of kindness and mercy help transform a person’s life? Victor Hugo thought so. The 19th Century French social reformer wove his famous novel Les Misérables around the theme of grace trumping legalism. A new film based on the successful musical opens Christmas Day. (Short op-ed)
Does God’s Love Make You Want to Give? Some current social scientific research suggests it might. Intriguing survey results, and an inspiring story of Auntie Anne, the pretzel lady. (Short op-ed)