James is having a good day. He still has not found a job, but is positive it will happen soon. He is eating better and has quit smoking. This is a huge contrast to what his life looked like a few months ago. James was feeling like a loser. He was often discouraged and felt… Continue reading 5 GREAT REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT QUIT TODAY
SDT HAS MOVED TO FLORIDA!
Did you miss us? We have certainly missed you. But, we have a great excuse for our brief absence. We were moving from Manassas, Virginia to Melbourne, Florida! SDT has moved to the Sunshine State! We are extremely excited about living and serving in the Melbourne community. However, our goal remains to bring you fresh… Continue reading SDT HAS MOVED TO FLORIDA!
3 STEPS FOR BREAKING THE BAD
Think of just one thing you do that has become a habit. It could be something you repeat every minute or every hour. It could be something you do weekly, monthly or yearly. You may hate doing it or you might immensely enjoy it! But now, this habit is causing problems for you or someone you… Continue reading 3 STEPS FOR BREAKING THE BAD
TEAMING UP FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING
A problem exists. Something has to be done! The group forms to solve the problem. This group could consist of family members, athletes, employees, military personnel, or students. Each member commits to accomplishing a common goal. They become a team. We, at the Selma Dean Team are bound by a shared problem: Toxic emotions and negative… Continue reading TEAMING UP FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING
SHATTERED HOPES AND BROKEN DREAMS
3 True Stories of Shattered Hopes and Broken Dreams A young man has dreams of escaping the poverty he was born into. He uses his talent to break into the entertainment industry. His first performance fails. Now he is once again staring at the face of poverty. A 52-year old, former teacher has invested her life in service… Continue reading SHATTERED HOPES AND BROKEN DREAMS
5 SURE WAYS TO BECOME THE CRAZY IN THE FAMILY!
With families, we feel love. Through families, we experience security. Within families, we have crazy. I confess. In my loving, secure family, I was the “Crazy.” How to Lose Your Sanity in 10 Easy Steps, written by Lara Nemell-Barette, was recently posted on BLOGHER. The post is hilarious and true. It’s spiced with a… Continue reading 5 SURE WAYS TO BECOME THE CRAZY IN THE FAMILY!
DIFFICULT STRANGERS
Can you remember the last confrontation you had with a stranger? Were you provoked by a road-rage bully? A rude, store clerk? An annoying customer? A friend of a friend’s Facebook comment? Someone who did not know you from Adam? However, that one-time, brief, encounter with the stranger was extremely upsetting to you! Why are… Continue reading DIFFICULT STRANGERS
MY CYCLE OF HEALING TOXIC FEAR
This weekend I will get to visit our grandchildren in South Carolina. After hugs and kisses, I always say to them, “Look how tall you’re getting!” In one look, I can easily see all the growth that happened over several months. However, to their parents, the growth in each child is not so apparent until… Continue reading MY CYCLE OF HEALING TOXIC FEAR
HOW HEALED EMOTIONS CAUSES TRANSFORMATION
Hello. I am Selma Cobb Dean. The legendary John Lennon wrote, “One thing you can’t hide – is when you’re crippled inside.” However, you do not have to remain crippled inside forever. You can experience freedom inside by renewing your mind. I did. Here is my story. Toxic emotions can begin in childhood. For many years,… Continue reading HOW HEALED EMOTIONS CAUSES TRANSFORMATION