Hi friends, in today's episode, join me as I break down some of the essential concepts and characteristics of resilience. There are some basics, and using economic principles as a guide, that allows me to build your context of what it means to be resilient. As always, don't hesitate to contact me if needed at [email protected]  May the blessings outweigh the burdens! Chaplain Eric Bryan 

In today's episode, I am discussing the range that one should allow their resilience to work for them and when to get help. There are some things that building your personal resilience is good for and some areas in life when you need an outside resource like a chaplain. 

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Today's episode focuses on reinforcements. Houses and building use rebar, a twisted steel filled with concrete and plaster that builds a structure. This structure weathers storms and elements of many kinds. What reinforces you? What develops your resilience? 

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Hi friends, 

Today's continuance resilience-building discussion centers on emptying your pockets, such as you would at an airport security screening, but for the mind and heart. Now may be the best time to conduct some internal spring cleaning mentally, emotionally, or spiritually and one way to do that is focusing on our ability to maintain personal resilience. 

CMC Rick Dyksterhouse recently interviewed Adam, a licensed Chief Engineer ConMar, who sailed with MSC and commercially for many years. The episode presents mariner life challenges aboard ships dealing with the same people and the same job day after day.  It also provides tools that individuals can utilize to lower stress and build resilience - controlling what you can control, build a routine, choosing to have a positive attitude, taking care of yourself, and creating community. 

As the journal ends, the journey to a resilient self is just getting started. Keep striving towards your best self and stay tuned for more conversation on resilience in the near future! 

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