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Trust the value of ‘old’ friends

While sitting on an airport shuttle, a man to my left said he would visit his aging mother in TX and said he had to get a ranch sitter. A woman to my right said, “Oh, I can’t image a RANCH sitter I could barely find a dog sitter.” Everyone laughed, and the man continued by saying he lived in the mountains but was from Sterling. I said, “I’m from Sterling.” The conversation … [Read more...]

You are the chooser—be choosy

I’ve been thinking lately about friends. It’s common knowledge that true friends are a lifeline to improved mental health. Picture a target. The goal is to hit the bullseye, the small circle in the center. Now, think of the target as representing people in your life. The individuals in the bullseye are your closest, dearest, and most important. You trust and love them—you … [Read more...]

Who’s inspired you?

Someone asked the other day, “Who’s inspired you?” It was an easy question but hard to answer. Initially, my brain returned empty—it seemed my mind swam in a sea of bubbles. On my second lap, I recalled too many people to list. The question has stayed on my mind, and it uplifts me to think about all the people who, through words and examples, have influenced how I move through … [Read more...]

Dreams require action

I had an awesome week. I saw all my kids and grandchildren. I also had fun riding my little pink scooter around town and visiting with friends at the farmer’s market and sidewalk sales. Small town America is the best. I also went to visit my son and daughter-in-law at their farm. What a treat. I had a chance to see what corn stalks look like after deer enjoy breakfast, … [Read more...]

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Jennifer Goble, Ph.D. is a rural mental heath therapist, author, columnist, and speaker. Her primary purpose in counseling and writing is to help women and families in rural communities.

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