You have to do the hard things. The things that no one else is doing. The things that scare you. The things that make you wonder how much longer you can hold on. Those are the things that define you. Those are the things that make the difference between living a life of mediocrity or […]
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You’re already busy and pushed to the end of your limits by the day-to-day grind. Taking on any more is just overwhelming — but suffering is also the secret to being successful. Gain usually comes through pain. More.
Its natural to avoid getting hurt Read More »
Fantasy Author Lev Grossman says C.S. Lewis taught him that in fiction, stepping into magical realms means encountering earthly concerns in transfigured form. More. I agree. I find inspiration and insight in fantasy that I can then bring back into what we normally term reality.
Confronting Reality by Reading Read More »
If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a pet, you know that the pain and grief is deep and real — and can even be overwhelming. Despite that, grief over the loss of a pet is often not treated with the same respect or sensitivity as grief over the loss of a human. More. I’m
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From the Forever Family Foundation. I agree. Traditional therapies are oriented to disconnect the bereaved from the ones they have lost, yet inside, that love tells them not to let go. Could this be because our loved ones are still with us?
People grieve because they love. Read More »
Words of wisdom from Gary A. Scott (http://www.garyascott.com/): Many readers cannot abide exercise for the sake of exercise itself. This becomes really boring to them. They have to find ways to exercise that have a context beyond reinforcing limberness, stamina and good health. They need a motivation and a reason to perform the exercise. I
Gardening: from Gary Scott’s 26 May newsletter Read More »