Building Blocks of Character
Using the Book of Proverbs in Daily Life
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One of the feelings which plague us the most, probably, is anger. One of the first things I learned from a professor in graduate school is that anger is a secondary emotion, meaning that there is a core feeling underlying it, i.e. fear, sadness, and/or hurt. Unless there is a physiological cause, all other feelings such as depression, frustration, guilt, jealousy, insecurity, hopelessness, even boredom, have their root in at least one of these core feelings. I believe that anger is one of the most difficult emotions to manage because, so often, we do not face these core feelings. We "disguise" or "protect" our pain with anger. Anger feels more empowering and motivating than sadness. Anger has a very productive purpose, but we must not allow ourselves to stay stuck in this emotion. Healing comes from facing the core feelings and allowing God to repair our hearts.
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Have you ever wondered what the Book of Proverbs contains? If you are already familiar with it, have you wondered how these short, wise sayings could make your life and relationships more successful? The author has organized this book of the Bible into categories, such as emotions, behavior, relationships, communication, and finances, which are issues we face on a daily, if not hourly, basis. "How can I better my marriage?" "How can I stop anger from ruining my life?" "What can I do to better manage my finances?" This book answers your questions in an easy-to-read, easy-to-apply manner by giving examples from the author's personal and professional experiences as a psychotherapist. You've never seen it explained in this way before! Come, read, and start making changes immediately.
About the Author
Jane Waters is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and former Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years' experience in the mental health field. Her first book, "Arms Wide Open," is about teenage pregnancy and open adoption. Ms. Waters is currently working on her third book, a work of fiction about teenage pregnancy. She and her husband, Chris, have two children, two step-children, and two dogs. They live in Owasso, OK.