Rowan Finley
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Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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Parallel Slates
I know how you feel right now. Deep down inside your soul, you want to be connected with someone who isn’t there or who doesn’t exist, but you wish they did. No matter how hard you pray, and lock eyes with the clouds, you still feel like you’re alone - pouring out your rainy heart, droplet by droplet. The white walls, to your right and to your left, they remind you of your clean slate. What is this clean slate for? You wait and wait and waste? It all depends.
By Rowan Finley 7 months ago in Poets
Forgiveness in the Counseling Profession
Forgiveness is the process of, first, acknowledging that you were wronged by someone, whether it was a small, or a more grievous offense, secondly, surrendering the wrong that was committed by the offender, and then thirdly, working toward processing any residual triggers caused from the offense. Depending on the individual and situation, sometimes forgiveness can occur instantaneously or sometimes it can be a lifelong process. Jesus emulates forgiveness perfectly for humanity based on people’s need for forgiveness from their sin committed against a perfect and holy Creator. Forgiveness leads to holistic freedom: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and also, physically, regardless of a person’s level of proclivity toward Christianity or not.
By Rowan Finley 7 months ago in Psyche
“Christian Integration in Counselor Education” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford -Chapter 13 Summary, Interaction, & Application
Summary Chapter thirteen of “Christian Integration in Counselor Education” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford, focused on exemplifying that the values and code of ethics established by the counseling profession all align with Biblical principles. One of the authors of this chapter, Dr. Shannon Warden, begins by sharing that her counseling education was predominately secular, but that she always worked toward a natural approach to integrating her Christian faith into her role as a clinical mental health counselor. Dr. Robyn Trippany Simmons, the second author of this chapter, works as a therapist supervisor.
By Rowan Finley 7 months ago in Psyche
Is it sterile enough?
The environment and room was cleaned so intensely that everything was washed out so much so that the colors left the room. All that was left was just shades of white, grayish, and black. It was sterile but dead. The room was germ free but it was also lifeless too. No vibrance. It smelled of bleach and vinegar. They said,
By Rowan Finley 7 months ago in Poets
Traces of Dryer Sheets in a Land Far From Laundromats
She heard a whisper from within and she took the dive that she’d deprived herself for far too long. No more laundry to fold. No more nosy neighbors to scold her. No more responsibilities. She felt like Alice in Wonderland must have felt like, but much better because she had far more that she was escaping from. Her phone blew up that night because she was nowhere to be found. She had been born into another world that grabbed her with welcoming waves. It was all a clean slate and a fresh perspective. She removed a dryer sheet from the locks and keys of her hair. She said hello, with a soft smile, as she held new expectations for life!
By Rowan Finley 7 months ago in Poets
