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Don't Panic!: How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough
In this immensely comforting book, Maureen Pratt—award-wining playwright, journalist, patient advocate, and author of the syndicated column “Living Well”—offers antidotes to panic and despair. Using science, personal experiences and inspiration from the lives of others, Pratt asserts that “the times that try men’s souls” can, in fact, strengthen us. Memories of surviving them can give us greater courage. And most importantly, they enable us to witness how the Spirit works no matter what might be falling apart around us.
For anyone dealing with out-of-control events, this book will be a welcome guide to nurturing the internal resources given us directly by the creator—among them creativity, adaptability, foresight and compassion—that enable us to be stable when we are shaken and safe when we are bruised.
We do not need to take on the cloak of victim. We do not have to crumble under the weight of adversity. We don’t need to panic. But we could all use a bit more strength and courage. Don’t Panic! is a companion for anyone who needs help discovering the spiritual strength and heroic qualities within themselves.
For anyone dealing with out-of-control events, this book will be a welcome guide to nurturing the internal resources given us directly by the creator—among them creativity, adaptability, foresight and compassion—that enable us to be stable when we are shaken and safe when we are bruised.
We do not need to take on the cloak of victim. We do not have to crumble under the weight of adversity. We don’t need to panic. But we could all use a bit more strength and courage. Don’t Panic! is a companion for anyone who needs help discovering the spiritual strength and heroic qualities within themselves.
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114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2016
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Maureen Pratt
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During the pandemic, I took a break from book writing to earn a Master of Theological Studies and now, after graduation, I am writing and publishing - and developing a new ministry! The Peace in the Storm Project is a unique, church-based model for accompaniment with and for people who live with chronic illness and pain. My devotional, Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness (Image/Penguin Random House) is the basis for the ministry, and my newest book, Beyond Pain: Job, Jesus, and Joy Revised Edition (Galilee Road Publishing) is also part of the ministry's resources. I am delighted by how the Holy Spirit is moving in and through my work! Stay tuned for more wonderful developments as the months and years move ahead!
During the pandemic, I took a break from book writing to earn a Master of Theological Studies and now, after graduation, I am writing and publishing - and developing a new ministry! The Peace in the Storm Project is a unique, church-based model for accompaniment with and for people who live with chronic illness and pain. My devotional, Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness (Image/Penguin Random House) is the basis for the ministry, and my newest book, Beyond Pain: Job, Jesus, and Joy Revised Edition (Galilee Road Publishing) is also part of the ministry's resources. I am delighted by how the Holy Spirit is moving in and through my work! Stay tuned for more wonderful developments as the months and years move ahead!
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March 27, 2019
This one is good, practical book about how you can support yourself and/or your fellow people in the time of crisis and about how to prepare for these inevitable times (as the crisis is the part of the life).
The crisis can and will happen - you only never know when and which kind of crisis. So it is difficult (but not totally impossible) to be prepared. And when during the crisis, where to find the strength and resources? And how to cope with the consequences of the crisis, being it medical conditions or "just" hurting heart?
The authoress tackles all these subjects and more. She is giving some quite practical tips (I must say here that they are of general nature, as the character of your crisis can be a very individual thing and it is impossible to cover all the possibilities). A lot of attention is given to the spiritual and psychological preparedness and conditions of the heart, as spiritual and emotional burdens are parts of practicall any given crisis.
The book is helpful and personal - but I would recommend to study more sources on the subjects.
The thoughts about preparedness are spot-on, I need to use them!
As a Catholic and because this book has been published by the Catholic publisher I need to say that I am sad to see than no attention is given to the very unique sources of strength - the sacraments. The Eucharist and the act of confession are tremendous gifts of special graces. Why be Christian, but not Catholic?
The crisis can and will happen - you only never know when and which kind of crisis. So it is difficult (but not totally impossible) to be prepared. And when during the crisis, where to find the strength and resources? And how to cope with the consequences of the crisis, being it medical conditions or "just" hurting heart?
The authoress tackles all these subjects and more. She is giving some quite practical tips (I must say here that they are of general nature, as the character of your crisis can be a very individual thing and it is impossible to cover all the possibilities). A lot of attention is given to the spiritual and psychological preparedness and conditions of the heart, as spiritual and emotional burdens are parts of practicall any given crisis.
The book is helpful and personal - but I would recommend to study more sources on the subjects.
The thoughts about preparedness are spot-on, I need to use them!
As a Catholic and because this book has been published by the Catholic publisher I need to say that I am sad to see than no attention is given to the very unique sources of strength - the sacraments. The Eucharist and the act of confession are tremendous gifts of special graces. Why be Christian, but not Catholic?
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