In his popular book entitled Unoffendable, Brant Hansen winsomely presents a simple but radical idea: giving up our perceived “right” to be offended and angry has many positive results. He vividly describes that most of the anger we experience, even anger we consider righteous or justified, is rooted in selfish pride, self-protection, unrealistic expectations, and a desire to judge others. Rather than helping us, our offense damages our relationships, robs us of peace, and keeps us focused on...

For a lot of people in northeast Greenville SC, the most frustrating part of anxiety is not what happens during the day. It is what happens at night when everything finally gets quiet. You sit down at the end of the day, or lie in bed hoping to fall asleep, and instead of peace, your mind speeds up. Thoughts race and stack on top of each other. Conversations replay. New worries show up. Even small things suddenly feel urgent. It can leave you wondering, “Why can’t I just relax like everyone...

Apps, books, and podcasts promote self-care are at an all-time high intensity. The term self-care has been used since the 1950s to describe practices that increase a person’s overall well-being. It involves intentional actions that nurture our mind, body, and soul. But worsening mental health trends reveal that self-care continues to be a growing need. In our hustle-culture, self-care often takes a back seat – to our harm. Look around. Everyone seems to be caught up in an overwhelming...