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The Message is the Medium:
Overcoming the Negative Messages We Tell
Ourselves & Receive From Others
By Jeff Grant, JD, M Div
Please help us by adding to this list of internal &
external, negative & positive messages. Your online comments, texts and emails are appreciated.
The results will be included in an upcoming article!
Internal Messages:
From Negative: Shame, Regret, Fear, Remorse, Failure, Hopeless, Helpless, Stuck, Depression, Life is Over, Useless, Doormat, Unworthy, Fear, Projecting, Isolation, Substance Abuse, Mental Illness, Outcast, Criminal, Felon, Anger, Outcomes, Attachment, Lonely, Sadness, Compulsions, False Pride, Mourning, Sloth, Envy, Jealousy, Victim, Disbelief, Expectations…
To Positive: Accomplished, Resilient, Resourceful, Faith, Hope, Talented, Lovable, Acceptance, Surrender, Love, Respect, Forgiveness, Accountability, Passion, Re-purpose, Friend, Husband, Wife, Father, Son, Daughter, Citizen, Voter, Taxpayer, Empathy, Compassion, Kindness, Understanding, Self-worth, Self-esteem, Debt paid, Service, Proud, Process, Free, Health…
External Messages:
From Negative: Stigma, Ostracism, Shunning, Fear, Blaming, Marginalization, Litigation, Divorce, Separation, Estrangement, Schadenfreude, NIMBY, Outcast, Banish, Hurt, Disappointment, Victim, Resentment, Retribution, Revenge, Justice, Restitution, Anger, Damnation…
To Positive: Forgiveness, Empathy, Understanding, Tolerance, Compassion, Caring, Support, Service, Reconciliation, Amnesty, Pardon, Opportunity, Community, Settlement, Compromise…
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Donations
We are grateful for all donations this past year to our Ministries. These donations enable us to grow, reach out and serve this community for which there is far too little understanding, compassion, empathy and accurate information. Progressive Prison Ministries, Inc. is a CT Religious Corp. with 501c3 status –
all donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. We hope you will consider making a donation to our appeal this year. Donations can be made by credit card/PayPal here, at the “Donate” button on on our site, prisonist.org or by sending your check payable to: “Progressive Prison Ministries, Inc.” P.O. Box 1232, Weston, Connecticut 06883. We have enclosed an addressed envelope for your use. Thank you.
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The darkest days of a person’s life can be a
time of renewal and hope
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