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Permission to be Uninspired
What if our obsession with self-improvement is really a cleverly disguised form of self-rejection? On a Saturday afternoon, my daughter...
When Carpe Diem Feels Like Crappy Diem
“Daddy, I have butterflies.” My oldest son, standing in a parking lot as dawn happens all around us—birds busy with...
The Key to Great Communication and a Loving Marriage: Less is More
I don’t know how I learned anything in my first semester of graduate school. The program was stellar and my...
When the Critics are Loud, May Our Courage Be Louder
Sometimes, fear is a good thing. Sometimes, fear is a sign of courage. Because sometimes, courage propels us right into...
A Letter to a Generation of Parents (On the Eve of Back-to-School)
To Every Parent on the Brink, This week my second child will start kindergarten. I think I know how this...
What to Do When Our Feelings Are Lying to Us
My youngest son is a lot like me—he pretty much organizes his life around avoiding physical pain and discomfort. So,...
How to Defeat the Most Insidious Epidemic of Our Time
When I Saw Loneliness Sitting in a Restaurant I remember the first time I witnessed loneliness, and I can still...
How to Find Balance in an Imbalanced Relationship
Marriage is for losers. When two people choose to make marriage a contest to see who can lose the most—and...
Why I Cried at a Kindergarten Soccer Game
“I’ve seen the flame of hope among the hopeless, and that was truly the biggest heartbreak of all. That was...
How to Find Joy in Unexpected Places This Summer
On July 1, 2012, as the minutes ticked toward midnight, my wife and I stood at the edge of the...
How a Chocolate Chip Bagel Almost Ruined My Marriage
A chocolate chip bagel almost ruined my marriage. My favorite breakfast is a plain bagel with chocolate chip cream cheese...
On Being Human at the Table for Everyone
The Table (Seating) We stand in the doorway to a round room with walls lost in the shadows. Dim-warm light...
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In his debut novel, Kelly weaves a page-turning, plot-twisting tale that explores the spiritual depths of identity and relationships, amidst themes of healing, grace, faith, forgiveness, and freedom.
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Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a psychologist, author, consultant, and speaker who enjoys walking with people through the three essentials of a truly satisfying life: worthiness, belonging, and purpose. His blog writings have been featured in Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, The 5 Love Languages, and the TODAY Show. Kelly is the author of Loveable and True Companions.
