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...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Aug 19, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
There seems to be an apocalyptic event every few years, if you’re in to the whole comic book / superhero thing. There is a giant “RESET” button when things start to get too complicated. If you’ve watched the most recent addition to the Marvel...
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...