Author Archives: John Chianelli, Writer

Healing Childhood Trauma-Eastbrook Church

Today I lectured on Adverse Childhood Events (ACE) to a group of Foster Parents at Eastbrook Church. There was one common bond among these loving brothers and sisters. Their mission is to be awesome parents to children whose life started in a struggle. God Bless these parents for their love, empathy and calling to careContinue reading “Healing Childhood Trauma-Eastbrook Church”

Broken dreams

  I was traveling with friends on a business trip where we speaking at a conference in downtown LA. One of my friends, Rachel suggested that find the cheesiest open bus tour of Hollywood to soak up the experience. The cheesy tour in all of its glory was perfect including a want-to-been actor as aContinue reading “Broken dreams”

Outside the inside door

Emotional jumbles can lead to pure understanding when we allow it to happen.  It does not take analysis, mind power or pain to find the clarity necessary to feel the depth of your heart. When we dig deep enough a straight path emerges from our soul. Our best understanding comes from simply listening to ourContinue reading “Outside the inside door”

Come in we’re Open

Dear Blog, I am back, sorry I have been so neglectful. Life has a habit of getting in the way or setting up walls that keep me from you.  But this habit is about to change. I am back, brighter, with more insight, stronger than before. I missed you, it feels good to be here.Continue reading “Come in we’re Open”

Film Festival

 This weeks photo challenge is Nostalgia.  The last few weeks I have been traveling teaching and my heart seemed full of memories of my Father.   He loved to watch classics films.  Funny thing about him was he could watch them over and over yet still be immersed in the story.  There would be no doubt thatContinue reading “Film Festival”

Begining and the end

Fall has arrived in Wisconsin. Thank you God for the crisp air, the harvest and the rain that nourishes the earth you created. This has been a rich week, full of your grace in all parts of my life. Thank you for Jill, Father and the healing she brings into my life. Let your willContinue reading “Begining and the end”