Maintaining Integrity in the Face of Unfair Competition
The frustration, anger, and sense of injustice can be overwhelming. Did he beat me fairly or was I cheated my victory?
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Jul 203 min read
Anchored in Faith: The Tetherball of Life
Imagine a tetherball game. The ball, attached by a rope to a pole, represents you. The pole stands firm and unyielding, symbolizing God...
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Ultimate Swimmer
Jun 8, 20233 min read
The Goal & The Glory: The Best Compliment Ever
John Nabor Four-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming "Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Swimmers' Chapel: The Value of a Team
Matthew 26:36-41 (NIV) "Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, 'Sit here while I go over...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Mar 17, 20233 min read
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Almost thirty years ago, I married into a large Irish-Catholic family. I was not familiar with Irish traditions, yet I grew to love and...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Mar 10, 20232 min read
The Wilderness Moment on the Way to Olympic Trials
In 2016, I was in a situation that seemed almost impossible to handle. I was just five weeks out from having a baby and traveling to...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Mar 8, 20232 min read
The Practice of Letting Go
What is good for mental health? Let go. I was in Kansas yesterday and saw this lake. (Photo borrowed) The dead trees in the lake remind...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 25, 20231 min read
The Practice of Togetherness
What is good for mental health? Practice going together. I read once that a single draft horse can pull a load up to 8,000 pounds. Geez,...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 24, 20231 min read
The Practice of Presence
What is good for mental health? The practice of presence. Sometimes life puts us in unexpected places, and today I find myself sitting in...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 23, 20232 min read
The Practice of Forgiveness
Lenten Series What is good for mental health? Forgiveness In the Christian faith, forgiveness is emphasized as a key component of...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 23, 20231 min read
The Practice of Repairing
What is good for mental health? Repair. In therapy, emotional repair refers to the process of repairing and restoring emotional...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Practice of Giving Up Something
What is good for mental health? Give up something. Sometimes, giving up something can lead to a significant boost in mental wellness....
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 22, 20232 min read
The Season of Sacrifice
The Lenten season, which takes place in the weeks leading up to Easter, is traditionally a time of reflection and self-discipline for...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 22, 20231 min read
The Practice of Listening to Understand
(Lenten Series) What is good for mental health? Listen to understand. One example of how Jesus listened to understand can be found in the...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 21, 20231 min read
A Journey Into the Wilderness.
Lenten Season Series What is good for mental health? A journey into the wilderness. One of the most powerful moments in Jesus’ ministry...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Understanding Your Hunger.
What is good for mental health? Understanding your hunger. Hunger can drive us to make choices that are not in our best interests, both...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 19, 20231 min read
Practice of Identifying Your Values
What is good for mental health? Identifying your values. Did you know that identifying your values is key to improving your mental...
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Shantel Cornelius Davis
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Practice being Quiet
What is good for mental health? Quiet. When you take time to be quiet, you give yourself space to unpack your thoughts and emotions. You...
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