by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Nov 12, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
At least once each week, often more, I come across a distraught individual who bemoans the fact that they just can’t find happiness. You may have heard me say this before – or even read it here, but life is NOT about finding happiness. I guess you...
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 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 | 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 | Aug 5, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Marriage, Relationships
Infidelity, extramarital affairs, sexual promiscuity – often sensationalized in the media, these relationship destroying choices happen all too often in “real life”. However, lesser indiscretions can often lead a couple to struggle significantly,...