The Emmaus Collective blog
Notes from the Road
Honest writing on grief, faith, and walking beside people, from Joe McGarry.
There is great joy in the little things in life.
Little things make me laugh and bring me great joy. Joyous events of great magnitude make me happy, of course, but the small events add up in life an...
My life has remarkable worth.
I am an individual created for a grand purpose. I am the only one in this world who can do what I am called to do.
There are people who love me more than they are abl...
Scooby-Doo is the longest-running cartoon on television. You might enjoy watching it just for laughs and to see the villains brought to justice. However, there is one more mystery it can help solve...
Anxiety blocks my potential.
I achieve my greatest potential when I allow myself to have a clear mind. Removing anxious thoughts gives me the opportunity to focus on what is ahead.
Unexpected situat...
My life has remarkable worth.
I am an individual created for a grand purpose. I am the only one in this world who can do what I am called to do.
There are people who love me more than they are abl...
I am allowed to cry.
I know that crying can be good for me. I give myself permission to let my tears fall.
Crying relieves my stress. My tears help to wash toxins and stress hormones out of my bod...
Loneliness is something most people try to avoid. But being alone is an inevitable part of life. It happens to everyone at some time or another. It is important to be able to separate solitude from lo...
I owe it to myself to manage my anger in acceptable ways to avoid regret. Although anger is a completely natural life process, what I do with that anger rests on my shoulders.
Anger has tangible phy...
Spending time by myself is an excellent way to recharge my battery. I feel relaxed and energized whenever I have the opportunity to spend time alone. Solitude has many wonderful advantages. There are ...
Self-reflection is my weapon against negative criticism. When I take a deep look at myself, I am able to identify areas for growth.
What negative people say about me means nothing to me, because I k...
Being present in each moment allows me to have days that are fulfilling. Conscious involvement in each thing that I do encourages positive decision making. When I meditate, it helps me to set my inten...
Are you trying to make your way through the death of a loved one? When a loved one dies, it can be devastating, and the feelings can be very powerful. It’s a very difficult process to deal with the lo...