Bettina Sparkles Obernuefemann's Blog, page 20
October 5, 2012
User-Friendly PTSD InfoToday’s Topic: WillingnessHi,Congr...
User-Friendly PTSD InfoToday’s Topic: Willingness
Hi,Congratulations for checking in with me.That means something in your life may not be working, right? But, you’ve now become willing to investigate options for changes.Do you react to almost everything and tend to blame everyone and everything around you?Do you yell and explode in anger? PTSD language tells us that we’ve become TIMEBOMBS. It is a commonality among trauma victims who have never healed. Or it never occurred to them that their wounds needed and could be healed. Let’s start working with our willingness some more. Let’s look at our injuries old or new, from surviving bullying to wars. If we neglect these tragedies or avoid facing them, issues or wounds get suppressed, infest and grow to explode like a volcano.
Let’s strengthen our WILLINGNESS with prayer to the God of Your understanding. The One Who Created you in Love. ASK FOR HELP. Don’t worry about answers. Do this Daily and build a spiritual foundation for tools and treatment. You’ll feel better just doing something. Don't you agree? Blessings, Bettina Sparkles.
Hi,Congratulations for checking in with me.That means something in your life may not be working, right? But, you’ve now become willing to investigate options for changes.Do you react to almost everything and tend to blame everyone and everything around you?Do you yell and explode in anger? PTSD language tells us that we’ve become TIMEBOMBS. It is a commonality among trauma victims who have never healed. Or it never occurred to them that their wounds needed and could be healed. Let’s start working with our willingness some more. Let’s look at our injuries old or new, from surviving bullying to wars. If we neglect these tragedies or avoid facing them, issues or wounds get suppressed, infest and grow to explode like a volcano.
Let’s strengthen our WILLINGNESS with prayer to the God of Your understanding. The One Who Created you in Love. ASK FOR HELP. Don’t worry about answers. Do this Daily and build a spiritual foundation for tools and treatment. You’ll feel better just doing something. Don't you agree? Blessings, Bettina Sparkles.
May 24, 2010
How I Started to Have Peace in My Life
I started to look at all my false beliefs about myself and the world. After much soul searching, I recalled the ancient healing philosophy "Know Thy Self". I've adopted this philosophy and using airline terminology I call this concept: PUTTING ON MY OWN OXYGEN MASK FIRST, BEFORE ASSISTING OTHERS. This philosophy and approach helped me to reclaim my Inner Child-my Inner Spirit.
If you are suffering from PTSD, you are not alone. Visit me on BettinaSparkles.com, selfgrowth.com and facebook to read more about my personal journey. From WWll Germany, my journey to America, my flight attendant career and my personal healing journey from PTSD.
If you are suffering from PTSD, you are not alone. Visit me on BettinaSparkles.com, selfgrowth.com and facebook to read more about my personal journey. From WWll Germany, my journey to America, my flight attendant career and my personal healing journey from PTSD.
July 29, 2009
Identifying PTSD from Childhood Abuse
3 Steps to Healing - by Bettina "Sparkles" Obernuefemann
I’ve learned during the past 20 years that almost all of us on planet earth have experienced some kind of trauma or loss, now more commonly recognized as POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD). We become trauma victims when we experience natural disasters, murder, suicide, gang fights, robbery, ... Read More >
I’ve learned during the past 20 years that almost all of us on planet earth have experienced some kind of trauma or loss, now more commonly recognized as POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD). We become trauma victims when we experience natural disasters, murder, suicide, gang fights, robbery, ... Read More >
December 26, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...
When we process and heal our PTSD oftenwe get very creative. I started writing, including poems.
2008 Sparkles' Christmas Poem: Now is the time for all our hearts and minds to be quiet and still, Now is the time for us to believe peace for everyone is God’s Will. Now is the time to celebrate that Christ came to give us hope, Now is the time for us to accept His gifts all around the globe.
2008 Sparkles' Christmas Poem: Now is the time for all our hearts and minds to be quiet and still, Now is the time for us to believe peace for everyone is God’s Will. Now is the time to celebrate that Christ came to give us hope, Now is the time for us to accept His gifts all around the globe.
October 17, 2008
A loving note from author Bettina "Sparkles"
10.17.2008
RE: my book: FLYING WITH GOD-Putting on a Happy Face
-a loving note from the author-
You will love this book!!!
It is the first of a trilogy of my own transformation and spiritual journey;
And, I’m proud to say it can be appealing to people of all ages.
First, I describe how a child growing up in Germany’s WWII in a dysfunctional family.
Then, I then give an interesting account about facts about a 38-year career as a stewardess/flight attendant, such as interviewing, training, near crashes and meeting famous people. I’ve included photos for your enjoyment.
YES, ON THE AIRPLANCE I SERVED GOD THROUGH PEOPLE.
NOW, I’M WRITING SERVING GOD THROUGH PEOPLE, STILL!
Blessings to everyone!!! Bettina “Sparkles”
RE: my book: FLYING WITH GOD-Putting on a Happy Face
-a loving note from the author-
You will love this book!!!
It is the first of a trilogy of my own transformation and spiritual journey;
And, I’m proud to say it can be appealing to people of all ages.
First, I describe how a child growing up in Germany’s WWII in a dysfunctional family.
Then, I then give an interesting account about facts about a 38-year career as a stewardess/flight attendant, such as interviewing, training, near crashes and meeting famous people. I’ve included photos for your enjoyment.
YES, ON THE AIRPLANCE I SERVED GOD THROUGH PEOPLE.
NOW, I’M WRITING SERVING GOD THROUGH PEOPLE, STILL!
Blessings to everyone!!! Bettina “Sparkles”
June 27, 2008
ATTACK DOES NOT PAY
Blog entry 6-27-2008
A BETTINA “SPARKLES, SHARING:
How can we all live in Harmony?
A PARABLE ABOUT THE BLACK BEAR:
My husband and I built a house in the
middle of the National Forest in Arkansas.
We put out food for birds and squirrels…
and to my surprise black bears came to
nibble too. Well, fear gripped me!!! Then
I was told the Black Bear does not like
confrontations.. unlike the Grisly Bear.
When our dogs bark the bears leave…
the Grisly, as is its nature, would attack.
Luckily there are no Grislys in the Ozarks.
The moral of the story is:
We live in harmony with the black bear.
He shared his forest with us and since he
doesn’t attack, he can come back for more
nibbles. One the other hand, the Grisly Bear
gets into a lose-lose situation.
WE HURT OURSELVES WHEN WE
ATTACK OTHERS.
A BETTINA “SPARKLES, SHARING:
How can we all live in Harmony?
A PARABLE ABOUT THE BLACK BEAR:
My husband and I built a house in the
middle of the National Forest in Arkansas.
We put out food for birds and squirrels…
and to my surprise black bears came to
nibble too. Well, fear gripped me!!! Then
I was told the Black Bear does not like
confrontations.. unlike the Grisly Bear.
When our dogs bark the bears leave…
the Grisly, as is its nature, would attack.
Luckily there are no Grislys in the Ozarks.
The moral of the story is:
We live in harmony with the black bear.
He shared his forest with us and since he
doesn’t attack, he can come back for more
nibbles. One the other hand, the Grisly Bear
gets into a lose-lose situation.
WE HURT OURSELVES WHEN WE
ATTACK OTHERS.
June 7, 2008
MY POWER SWITCH
I specialize in childhood abuse PTSD and healing old hurts. As long as we think we are VICTIMS, nothing changes. But WE CAN CHANGE.
Here's a poem I wrote to encourage you.
MY POWER SWITCH
Lately I’ve learned my thoughts have much power,
My actions follow them every moment, every hour.
I learned to switch ‘off’ past false beliefs and unreal thinking,
I chose to turn ‘on’ God Thoughts and kept my life boat from sinking.
With some serenity I floated down the river of life with ease,
Suddenly the boat rocked! Thoughts of fear disturbed my peace!
Reactive thinking caused rough water, hurt and pain,
Dear God, what can I do to get to smooth sailing again?
Which thoughts make me laugh? Which thoughts make my cry?
Holy Spirit helps me ‘shift’, correct mistakes and see the sunny sky!
Quiet water returns, all is calm and all is still!
Joy and peace fill my heart! This is God’s Will!
June 1, 2008
Bettina “Sparkles” Obernuefemann
Here's a poem I wrote to encourage you.
MY POWER SWITCH
Lately I’ve learned my thoughts have much power,
My actions follow them every moment, every hour.
I learned to switch ‘off’ past false beliefs and unreal thinking,
I chose to turn ‘on’ God Thoughts and kept my life boat from sinking.
With some serenity I floated down the river of life with ease,
Suddenly the boat rocked! Thoughts of fear disturbed my peace!
Reactive thinking caused rough water, hurt and pain,
Dear God, what can I do to get to smooth sailing again?
Which thoughts make me laugh? Which thoughts make my cry?
Holy Spirit helps me ‘shift’, correct mistakes and see the sunny sky!
Quiet water returns, all is calm and all is still!
Joy and peace fill my heart! This is God’s Will!
June 1, 2008
Bettina “Sparkles” Obernuefemann
April 24, 2008
Behind the Scenes with Hughes Airwest
Read about Sparkles' adventures on Hughes Airwest! Pick up a copy of "Flying with God, Putting on a Happy Face - A Flight Attendant Memoir available on www.bettinasparkles.com.
Bettina recounts many first hand behind the scenes experiences. There are many photos and she answers many of the questions that curious travelers have asked over the years....How long have you been flying? Do you like your job? Do you ever get scared? Have you ever had famous people on board?
Hughes Airwest was an airline that was bought by TWA's former owner, multi-millionaire Howard Hughes in 1970. It was renamed Hughes Airwest. Hughes Airwest flew routes around the western United States and to certain points in Mexico and Canada. Check out Hughes Airwest online and learn more about its history, musuem, reunions and more. There are lots of photos and even a movie available on VHS or DVD.
www. hughesairwest.com
Bettina recounts many first hand behind the scenes experiences. There are many photos and she answers many of the questions that curious travelers have asked over the years....How long have you been flying? Do you like your job? Do you ever get scared? Have you ever had famous people on board?
Hughes Airwest was an airline that was bought by TWA's former owner, multi-millionaire Howard Hughes in 1970. It was renamed Hughes Airwest. Hughes Airwest flew routes around the western United States and to certain points in Mexico and Canada. Check out Hughes Airwest online and learn more about its history, musuem, reunions and more. There are lots of photos and even a movie available on VHS or DVD.
www. hughesairwest.com
January 31, 2008
PTSD - NEW Forum
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD is an anxiety disorder that develops after a terrifying, traumatic event. It is a severe and ongoing emotional reaction to an ordeal wich physical or pyschological harm, injury or death was threatened or occurred to the patient or someone else. We are here for the PTSD sufferer, spouse, family and friends. If you are involved in PTSD in anyway, please help yourself by participating in this forum.
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