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Val Gonzales

Coping with Loss During the Pandemic

November 28, 2020 By Val Gonzales 5 Comments

coping with life challenges

This article is an attempt to provide helpful suggestions on how to deal with loss, particularly of a job, during the uncertainty of the pandemic period.

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Filed Under: Coping with Loss, Depression, Grief, Life Reflections Tagged With: coping with grief, coronavirus pandemic, job loss due to pandemic, life counsel

Challenge to Simplicity

November 20, 2020 By Val Gonzales 3 Comments

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Introduction Simplicity is understood as an inward reality that results in an outward lifestyle (Richard Foster). It is a virtue that is grounded upon a profound understanding that every provision is God’s gift which is not ours to keep but to be freely shared with those in need.  To live a life of simplicity is […]

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Filed Under: Joy, Life Reflections, Materialism Tagged With: fleeting satisfaction over lasting joy, generosity, materialism, religion over spirituality, reputation over character, simplicity

The TREE – Temporary Reminder of Everlasting Existence

June 6, 2020 By Val Gonzales 8 Comments

One of the unintended benefits of a Pandemic lockdown is a priceless opportunity for reflection. And so, this is one of those opportunities taken well. The tree always fascinates me. I have often wondered why? As I thought about this during my early morning walk, the following insights were gained. The TREE is silent yet […]

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On Safe Distancing, Boundaries and Attachment to Things

April 22, 2020 By Val Gonzales 16 Comments

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Today, here in Singapore is the start of the third week of the Circuit Breaker requirement for people to stay at home and maintain social distancing at all levels of daily activity. There will be no socializing except with those who live in the same household. Mask is to be worn every time one gets […]

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The Scare of the Crown – Reflection on the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 13, 2020 By Val Gonzales Leave a Comment

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For some reason, I felt moved to jot down my reflection on the current scare brought about by the coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19. Perhaps this will resonate with some of the readers of this blog. My initial thought was to ask why this is called a coronavirus. Corona is a Latin derived term that […]

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Another Reminder of the Grim Reality of Depression

September 21, 2019 By Val Gonzales 1 Comment

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Major Depressive Disorder is on the rise in all developed and developing countries. Almost all statistical reports point to this grim reality. Depression is not just knocking at the door of every church. It has already entered and quite alive and well within the community of faith of all stripes. It is not helpful to […]

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Filed Under: Depression Tagged With: Christian, codependency, major depressive disorder, pastors and depression, professional counsellor, reality of depression, suicidal thoughts

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Val Gonzales is an educator, minister, psychotherapist, and amateur photographer. He has served in Southeast Asia and North America. He is happily married with two well-adjusted grown-up children.

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