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Walking in Wisdom

Principles for Maintaining Positive Mental and Spiritual Health

Addiction
Some Great Reasons to Make Amends

Ruth E. Stitt M.S., M.Div., LPCS on April 26, 2024

Making amends is a part of addiction recovery, but it is a beneficial practice for anyone. It can free us from guilt, repair relationships, and bring a new perspective.

Making amends is a part of addiction recovery, but it is a beneficial practice for anyone. It can free us from guilt, repair relationships, and bring a new perspective.

Bias
The Cognitive Development of Prejudices

Ruth E. Stitt M.S., M.Div., LPCS on January 18, 2024

In early childhood, we create categories to make sense of the world. As we grow, we may also learn prejudices against those who don't fit our categories. Can we unlearn them?

In early childhood, we create categories to make sense of the world. As we grow, we may also learn prejudices against those who don't fit our categories. Can we unlearn them?

Growth Mindset
Balancing Practicing and Playing

Ruth E. Stitt M.S., M.Div., LPCS on November 20, 2023

Just as the practice of music enables a musician to play well, practicing skills like effective communication and positive self-talk yields growth, freedom, and quality of life.

Just as the practice of music enables a musician to play well, practicing skills like effective communication and positive self-talk yields growth, freedom, and quality of life.

Locus of Control
Crisis as Danger and Opportunity

Ruth E. Stitt M.S., M.Div., LPCS on November 9, 2023

In a crisis, we face both danger and opportunity. There is the danger of despair and destruction and the opportunity to respond in ways that promote positive growth.

In a crisis, we face both danger and opportunity. There is the danger of despair and destruction and the opportunity to respond in ways that promote positive growth.

Relationships
Listening as an Act of Love

Ruth E. Stitt M.S., M.Div., LPCS on October 18, 2023

Many people think they are good listeners, but listening well is a skill that takes effort and practice. Listening is a powerful way to extend ourselves to others with love.

Many people think they are good listeners, but listening well is a skill that takes effort and practice. Listening is a powerful way to extend ourselves to others with love.

Animal Behavior
Distinguishing Pressure From Pain

Ruth E. Stitt M.S., M.Div., LPCS on October 10, 2023

A Personal Perspective: As prey animals, horses can teach us the difference between pressure and pain, teaching us to move away from pressure and confront pain.

A Personal Perspective: As prey animals, horses can teach us the difference between pressure and pain, teaching us to move away from pressure and confront pain.

Optimism
Practicing the Assumption of Goodwill

Ruth E. Stitt M.S., M.Div., LPCS on September 7, 2023

Practicing the assumption of goodwill can lead to more positive interactions with others, and more accurate interpretations of their behavior and our own.

Practicing the assumption of goodwill can lead to more positive interactions with others, and more accurate interpretations of their behavior and our own.