I don't really need a lot of help from a director.
In speaking the truth of your experience to another, it will serve you well to realize that how they choose to respond is not your responsibility.
You have a right to your thoughts and feelings. Your feelings are always valid.
When we have peace in our hearts and minds, we draw peace into our lives.
It is not what you hear, it is where you listen from within yourself that gives meaning to the message.
Perhaps you went to bed last night thinking about the overdue bills, the lack of finances, the problematic people and situations you have to face. This morning you woke up. Did you give thanks? If you didn't, it is probably because you forgot that when praise goes up, the blessings come down. That should be enough to inspire you to be thankful.
When you are open to receive what God is able to do for you, you stop doing. You learn how to "Be still and know!" You know that your good is on the way, according to God's nature and willingness to give. You also put your faith in the fact that God is always on time.
You have to look at the history of the Middle East in particular. It has been one of failure and frustration, of feudalism and tribalism.
Patriarchy values the hard over the soft; the tough over the tender; punishment, vengeance, and vindictiveness over compassion, negotiation, and reconciliation. The 'hard' qualities are linked to power, success, and masculinity - and exalted. The 'soft' qualities are identified with weakness, powerlessness, and femininity - and denigrated.
It seems that immigrants often have a special understanding of the incredible opportunities that this nation affords its citizens.
We can't wait around for Superman to come in here and save the town, save the team. It's up to us to get it done.