by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jul 23, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health
“The most important things are often the hardest to say, because words diminish them.” – Stephen King But it is still important to try. “I’m sorry.” “I forgive you.” “I love you.” “You hurt me.”...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 13, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health
“LIFE IS SUFFERING. THAT’S CLEAR. There is no more basic, irrefutable truth.” Ouch, that hurts… This is the start of “Rule 7” from Jordan B. Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life : An Antidote for Chaos. I didn’t expect him to...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 6, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth
Last week I had the privilege of spending time with some great people from all over the world as part of our graduation ceremonies. I renewed my friendship with Alain, an exuberant and gentle soul who works as a hospital chaplain in Missouri, as well as a US Army...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 29, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Meaning
“I just want to be happy.” So many people struggle with this today. I think we’ve been sold the wrong idea. We get wrapped up in chasing the next big thing – the next thing we are told we ‘want’ to buy – that when the chase...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 15, 2018 | Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health
Most days, I get to encourage people to make changes in their lives that should lead to a more meaningful and healthy situation. I spent quite a while building up some knowledge and experience on the topic, so I find it pretty easy to talk about – honestly, I...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 8, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health
“He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how.” – Friedrich Nietzsche Viktor Frankl was fond of quoting this line from Nietzsche through his volumes. He survived three years in a German concentration camp – I’d say his reflection on...
