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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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12 Tips for Pushing Past Fear
Fear if allowed to dominate, holds us back and paralyzes us from action. If fear warns us of a legitimate threat, it’s our friend. But if fear is unfounded in reality and comes as an emotional disturber of the peace, … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, anxiety, Attitude, discipline, Emotions, Endurance, failure, Fear, gratitude, Growth, Hope, journaling, learning, Mandela, motivation, Optimism, Pain, Perspective, purpose, self-awareness, surgery
Tagged adversity, anxiety, attitude, character, emotions, endurance, failure, fear, gratitude, hope, journaling, motivation, pain, purpose, recovery, suffering
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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
What Nelson Mandela Can Teach about Education
The story of Nelson Mandela is a story of courage, tenacity, and transformational leadership. His book Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela is a journey describing both his formative years and his long struggle to bring freedom … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Character, choice, Conflict, dreams, Endurance, failure, grieving, Growth, healing, Hope, learning, Mandela, Optimism, Pain, suffering
Tagged adversity, attitude, character, discipline, education, endurance, expectations, failure, hope, learning, loss, purpose, suffering
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Be a Fox not a Porcupine
An old Eastern proverb says: The fox has many tricks, but the porcupine has one big trick. In his book, The Gift of Adversity: The Unexpected Benefits of Life’s Difficulties, Setbacks, and Imperfection, Dr. Rosenthal suggests when dealing with adversity, … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Character, curiosity, discipline, Emotions, Endurance, Hope, learning, Opportunity, Perspective, self-awareness, suffering, Uncategorized
Tagged adversity, attitude, character, curiosity, emotions, endurance, expectations, hope, learning, loss, meaning, present, purpose, recovery, suffering
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Deadly Distractions and Sea Turtles
While on the Big Island of Hawaii [which explains why you haven’t seen a blog post for a while], we came across a bale of Green Sea Turtles hovering on the ocean’s edge. Seeing these turtles, I was reminded of … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, anxiety, Attitude, Character, choice, Emotions, Endurance, Growth, Hope, learning, motivation, Perspective, purpose, self-awareness, Uncategorized
Tagged adversity, anxiety, character, emotions, endurance, expectations, hope, learning, meaning, purpose, recovery, self-awareness
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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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VIM
In 1904, the cleaning agent VIM first appeared on the scene. 109 years later it’s still a leading cleanser of choice because it works! VIM lives up to its name – coming from the Latin word vis or vim meaning … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Attitude, Change, Character, choice, depression, Emotions, Endurance, family, friendship, Grief cycle, grieving, Growth, healing, Hope, Opportunity, Optimism, Pain, Perspective, purpose, suffering, tears
Tagged adversity, attitude, character, emotions, endurance, expectations, friendship, grief cycle, healing, hope, learning, loss, meaning, purpose, recovery, suffering, tears
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The Secret to Experiencing Rhythm
Ol’ Fred had lived a good life and was now lying in a hospital bed near the end of his life. The family was gathered around along with their pastor who had come to say a few words and offer … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Attitude, discipline, Emotions, Endurance, gratitude, Growth, healing, Hope, learning, motivation, Perspective, purpose, rest, self-awareness, Time, wisdom
Tagged abundance, appreciation, attitude, discipline, endurance, expectations, hope, learning, meaning, optimism, purpose, recovery, self-awareness, work, writing
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