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Who Cares?
I've been writing about caregiving the past few months and reflected on the powerful examples in my family. Years ago my grandparents emigrated from Poland to the United States in search of a better life for their families. My Dad was one of the oldest of twelve...
Remember Me
This July 4th weekend we celebrate freedom. This video reminds us of all we have to be grateful for. ------------------ A 15 year old girl made this. This puts to shame the output of a number of Hollywood producers and/or directors. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!! This...
STOP IT!!
Doubt, fear, indecision, worry...that negative chatter can drive us crazy. Watch this video!! Bob Newhart has the answer! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow0lr63y4Mw&feature=player_embedded]
Developing Faith
In our class we are exploring how to live a faith-based life. There is no right or wrong way to develop faith. We build faith in ourselves when we are willing to step out of our comfort zone. Every time we step out we become more confident, have more clarity....
ABC’s
I was driving my friend to the train station after a wonderful visit when we got stuck in construction work and a traffic jam. I found myself complaining the whole time and felt frenzied by the drive. I got her to the train station, drove to my next appointment and...
Overcoming Fear
A friend commented the other day that she didn’t like to admit her fears. She felt if she didn’t talk about them, they wouldn’t be real. That was my pattern for many years. Think positive thoughts and somehow that keeps bad things from happening. Fear has dominion...
Emotional Labor
Seth Godin uses the term ‘emotional labor’ in his book Linchpin. He describes it as the work we do to better ourselves so we can face our fears, deal with resistance, speak well of ourselves and others. He goes on to say that this is the individual work we do for...
My Dad
I've been thinking about my Dad today and appreciating his amazing history. Just eight days after my parents were married, Pearl Harbor was attacked. My Dad was drafted two months later. He trained in Mississippi and then in Trinidad before he was sent to Europe. He...
Grace
Oprah's last show was one of grace, power and love. She beautifully spoke of her journey and her passion. She talked of how much she appreciated her fans and how she learned from them. She shared her deep gratitude and belief in God and how she has been guided...
Still Here
Six o'clock has come and gone and the world has not come to an end. At least not today. We could use Harold Camping's prophecy to our advantage. The world didn't come to an end, but tomorrow is a new beginning. We do have an opportunity to make choices on how we want...