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"What Else?" A Most Powerful Question
This question can come in many forms. Sometimes, it can be said with a great sigh of anticipation for the worst yet to come. "What else can possibly happen to us?!" picture credit: https://growingfamily.co.uk/travel/the-importance-of-green-space-in-london/ We may also hear it in ways that feel open to plenty: "What else would you like?" said from the drive through microphone. But the most welcome form I like to hear this most powerful question, is from my pastoral counselor.

Andi Kumer
Jul 175 min read


When We Feel Guilty For Being Concise.
A creeping, negative feeling came up in me this evening after speaking for a long time with my mother. It was the same feeling I get a lot after talking to her--one of guilt and possibly fraudulence. The questions that seemed to drag along with these feelings tonight were: "Was I being honest?" "Did I say too much?" "Was I too free with my words?" I've experienced this concern enough that I thought it may be good to stop and finally analyze it- especially since it had finally

Andi Kumer
May 174 min read


The Long Country Road-A Little Story About the Power of Trauma and of Healing
Last week, my daughter and I were leaving her school, and the place where I am a counselor. I said aloud, "I wonder what would happen if we took a left instead of a right--I wonder what's down there?" (An 'I wonder' statement can be creative and childlike- a place of openness and imagination). She said, "I know, it's a long country road. It's actually faster, I don't know why you've never taken it. When I drive myself, I'm going to go that way all the time." I was surprised s

Andi Kumer
Apr 87 min read
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