by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 28, 2018 | Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth
It’s easy to get up in the minutia of everyday life. Does this sound like your life? Wake up, brush teeth, pour some coffee, get the kids off to school, get to work, work (meaningful work hopefully), come home, dinner, tv, bed. Get up and do it all over...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 21, 2018 | Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Spirituality
This article could just as easily be titled, “Honor Thy Father and Mother,” – you’ll see why as you read on. As I write this, I am preparing to embark on a brief road trip with my Dad tomorrow. I’m sure it will be a bittersweet adventure...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 7, 2018 | Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Spirituality, Substance Abuse, Uncategorized
“There is no enlightened one. There is only the one who is seeking further enlightenment. Proper Being is process, not a state; a journey, not a destination. It’s the continual transformation of what you know, through encounter with what you don’t...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 30, 2018 | Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth
Stress is a sense that we have something to do that we haven’t done yet. In manageable doses, stress is a healthy motivator that propels us to get stuff done. When we are in a position to choose our own stress – to choose projects we want to do, work we...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 23, 2018 | Mental Health, Military Service, Personal Growth, Relationships
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13 This may be a Biblical statement, but the same sentiment can be found throughout recorded history, mythology, and even our modern story-telling. 300...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 2, 2018 | Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Work / Career
Today we honor the American labor movement, and the American laborer for all they have added to the “strength, prosperity, laws, and well-being of the country.” Hopefully, you are able to take some time away from labor to enjoy meaningful fun, hobby, or...
