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Thoughts on “Bad Things”: A Hodgepodge for our Pockets?

"Adversity, in whatever form, can teach us valuable lessons and make us stronger if we have the courage to face it." Elizabeth Smart,...

Cultivating Our Unshakable Core, Connecting With Our "Inner Yoda" (and don't bet against humanity)

I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. Invictus, William Ernest Henley Yesterday my brain felt like a ping pong ball was...

Father's Day - Forgiveness and Not Drinking The Poison

"Daddy," I whispered, feeling my own breath hitch in my throat, "I love you." Just when I was sure he was asleep, the one corner of his...

"Life's Too Good Not to Be Happy": Voices of Resilience (and Hope)

"You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice." Bob Marley, singer Last week we were visiting with some...

Of Toads and Precious Jewels

"Aus der Kriegsschule des Lebens. - Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich starker" translated "Out of life's school of war - what doesn't...

Feeding Off Each Other

“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” ― Alain de Botton, contemporary philosopher and author How would you like to be more...