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Secrets to Nelson Mandela Surviving 27 Year in Prison
The world mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela at the age of 95. He lived his life for others and from an early age, entered the fight for freedom and equality to come to his nation. Mandela has been a … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Character, Endurance, forgiveness, Growth, Heart, Hope, learning, Mandela, Optimism, Pain, Perspective, purpose, suffering
Tagged adversity, attitude, character, education, endurance, forgiveness, healing, hope, learning, Mandela, optimism, pain, recovery, suffering, trouble
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A Donkey and a Powerful Lesson
Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in situations unplanned, dark and without hope. We feel a lot like one particular donkey who found himself down in his circumstances and fighting for his life. How he responded to his despair and … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Attitude, Character, choice, control, discipline, Emotions, Endurance, failure, Fear, gratitude, Growth, Hope, learning, motivation, Opportunity, Perspective, self-awareness, urgency
Tagged adversity, anxiety, attitude, character, discipline, emotions, endurance, expectations, learning, motivation, opportunity, optimism, pain, purpose, recovery, suffering, trouble, worry
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Top 10 Attitudes When Facing Adversity
You might be in a storm right now, have a storm on its way, or see your storm in the rear-view mirror. Regardless of the relationship you have with adversity, your attitude towards it makes a world of difference. Since … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Attitude, Change, Character, discipline, Emotions, Endurance, failure, Growth, learning, Opportunity, Pain, Perspective, suffering
Tagged abundance, adversity, attitude, change journey, character, discipline, endurance, expectations, learning, opportunity, optimism, pain, recovery, suffering, surgery
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A Granddaughter Rekindles Hope
Nelson Mandela tells a story of a hope inspiring visit he had with his daughter while in Robben Island prison. The visit occurred shortly after his daughter Zeni had married into the Swazi royal family to the prince Thumbumuzi. Once … Continue reading
A Goat and a Bull
Today I share two stories intended to bring a smile to your face and a lesson for life. Keep in mind as you read these stories, thankful people are proven to be happier, less depressed, more satisfied with life and … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Adversity, anxiety, Attitude, choice, Endurance, gratitude, Growth, Hope, Laughter, learning, Perspective, self-awareness, suffering, urgency
Tagged abundance, adversity, appreciation, attitude, expectations, gratitude, hope, laughter, motivation, optimism, self-awareness, trouble
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Chasing Yesterday
Have you ever tried to recreate yesterday? Long for what you had or almost had? Obsessing over yesterday can mess up your life. I know this from experience. The question I’m asking is, “How should you think about yesterday so … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, anxiety, Attitude, Change, Character, discipline, dreams, Emotions, Grief cycle, grieving, Growth, learning, motivation, Optimism, Perspective, purpose, Risk, self-awareness, suffering, surgery
Tagged adversity, attitude, change, change journey, character, expectations, grief cycle, hope, loss, opportunity, optimism, pain, purpose, recovery, suffering
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The Power of Talking to Yourself
There’s a difference between talking to yourself and listening to yourself. It’s the difference between anxiety and confusion compared to perspective and traction. You’re not crazy if you talk to yourself. It’s a practice many people find helpful – including … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, anxiety, Attitude, Character, control, curiosity, Emotions, failure, Growth, Heart, motivation, Optimism, Perspective, purpose, self-awareness, wisdom
Tagged anxiety, attitude, character, curiosity, emotions, expectations, learning, meaning, optimism, purpose, self-awareness, work, worry
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