Jerry Clark
- May 29
- 2 min
In Memory
Today is Memorial Day. Last week I mentioned that freedom isn't free. We are privileged to have a memorable holiday; let us remember the...
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Jerry Clark
- May 19
- 2 min
Goals and Processes
At the end of last year, I talked about setting goals for the upcoming year. Remember, I asked you to write a letter to be read at...
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Jerry Clark
- May 12
- 2 min
Grace
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, and forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 God’s grace...
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Jerry Clark
- May 5
- 2 min
What's not being said?
Stress in relationships is a common phenomenon that can arise for various reasons. It can be caused by external factors such as financial...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Resentments
[Anger or bitterness at having been treated unfairly.] Resentments in relationships are the accumulation of negative feelings you have...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Sarcasm or Joke?
Robin was having a dreary day. This was odd because she generally began her day with vigor. She decided to take a mental health day,...
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Blurt
People will occasionally make an alarming and difficult comment. I call it blurting.
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Jerry Clark
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Energy
Something that slips past our conscious thinking is whether our personal energy exudes something positive or negative.
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Paper or China?
Occasionally, I find someone willing to settle for less than they deserve in their relationship. I call it settling for crumbs...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Build a Better Me
Have you ever thought of continuing to improve yourself after school? All of the years of education required to achieve the level we...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 17
- 2 min
We hang out in what's familiar.
My friends Ralph and Robin were arguing, as it progressed, Ralph began to get anxious, and his voice elevated. Raising his voice didn't...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 10
- 2 min
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.
Four employees are doing the same work for a small engineering firm. Two have been there for less than one year, one for less than two...
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Jerry Clark
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Nagging
Ralph is talking to his friend Robert about Robin. He tells him he is exasperated due to Robin’s griping and complaining. He says it...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Stop. Pause. Observe.
I am reminded of a story that was sent to Dear Abby. Dear Abby, a young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school....
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
If I could do it again...
Occasionally situations arise and we look back and see that they didn't turn out the way we would have liked. It is easy to feel...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
47 on the Algebra Test
I was privileged to work in a hospital setting getting the experience of all kinds of psychological matters. I facilitated multifamily...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 5, 2022
- 3 min
Tiny steps consistently over time lead to success.
Go big or go home. We have all heard it, tried it, or failed at it. Truth be told too many times when you "go big or go home" you often...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
Defensiveness
My friend Paula made this comment on the “Blame” post: “This is a great one! Would you please do a blind spot post on defensiveness?...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 31, 2022
- 2 min
Change Orbits
Relationships become predictable when we do the same thing repeatedly, even if it doesn't work. You say this…I respond with that… I do...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 27, 2022
- 2 min
Don't major on your minuses
Repeat phrases often enough and they will become true; don’t major on your minuses. This is “automatic” negative self-talk. “Yeah, but...
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