...Somehow some children seem to be able to tolerate chaos, but they are smart enough to know it is not sustainable. Mental health is a challenge where order ceases to exist...

We can be resolute in controlling our thoughts, words, and actions. Know that the first evil is in thinking wrong. But if the thoughts are held subject to the Word of God, the tongue will be tamed. And since actions typically follow words, it should be our determination to have our conduct mimic that of a sanctified life. Yet, how quickly the course of action we take can change to reflect someone we ourselves do not recognize.

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, take the time to think about some of the habits you have unlearned. Perhaps you were used to feeling a certain way when the circumstances surrounding a traumatic experience surfaced in your mind.