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Praying With Anger

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Praying With Anger
Daphne Stevens, Ph.D.
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“What’s wrong with me?” a woman asked recently. “I’m so angry all the time. I used to have the patience of Job, but since I hit my mid-forties, I get irritated at the least little thing.”

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Holy Commerce

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Holy Commerce
Daphne Stevens, Ph.D.
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I shopped like a madwoman last month.  Why is it easier to fit new clothes into a suitcase than to drag out the season’s old favorites and wear them again?  I was preparing for a business trip to Santa Fe.  First I hit some tried-and-true catalogues for basics—good fitting pants in several neutral colors, and a simple packable dress that could be accessorized easily. Then I hit the mall.
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Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day
Daphne Stevens, Ph.D.
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“What are you doing for your mother for Mother’s Day?” It was a question that got tossed around among friends and co-workers when we were in our thirties and thought we knew everything.
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