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To Notice
The desire to be noticed is human. Perhaps it is in our DNA. Perhaps it is part of the attraction of Facebook? We so desire
It Really Takes Courage
We begin to grow old from the moment we lose hope and the spirit of challenge, when we become self-satisfied or grow resigned to our
Moments of Gratitude
Let’s take a moment and to do an inventory of what we have to appreciate. Pay attention to the moment. Search and notice what there
The Gift
Think of the people in your life. Even those you are having difficulty with. Pick one of them. Write them a letter, create a card
Listen, trust, and turn insight into Action
Sometime ago I accepted an invitation to go rock-climbing with a friend, an experienced climber. It was my first climb and something I had wanted
Developing Resiliency in Distressing Times
We live in disruptive times. In the midst of many good advances in society we are also experiencing increasing trauma and disruptive effects. And advances
Dialogue: Curiosity Inspires Hope
From time to time, I would like to share notes from my journals. When possible, I will cite the sources; however, my early readings were
The Nature of Hope
Writing about hope, in part, is meant to appease my curiosity and interest in the topic. Of course, I will be grateful if what I
The Face of Hope: Part II
My interest in the topic of hope began in the fall of 2011. I was looking for a thesis question as part of my graduate