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What happens immediately after you drop something? What are the first words that come out of your mouth? Do they help you, or hurt you? read more
Have you ever run very fast down an incredibly steep hill? I have. Here is what happened … read more
The opposite of resilience is helplessness – the inability or unwillingness to pick yourself up from the floor, dust yourself off, and get on with life after a fall. The great news is that you can immunize yourself against helplessness, increasing your resilience. read more
Hemingway borrowed from biology to describe the gift of resilience enjoyed by some. He guides us to a source of information and inspiration as we work to find resilience in our own lives. read more
I love quotes. They gift you with rapid access to deep pools of rich intellectual and emotional insight in a few well-chosen words. I found an Ernest Hemingway gem in my library of favorites that made me think about the Nature of Resilience. read more
As a little boy, I loved going to the circus. The sights and sounds of the big tent with its orchestra and dazzling lights transported my dreamy little mind into a magical world of adventure and possibility. My favorites were the trapeze artists, who soared effortlessly through the air with athletic grace. One moment always transfixed me: the few seconds before they released their grip on the swing to fly into the cavernous void of the big top. Each time I approach a big change in my life, I reflect on their courage and faith. read more
One of my core beliefs is that your future is predominately in your own hands. It’s easy to thrive when the going is easy. Occasionally, the storms of life rage, and you may need creative strategies to get back on track. Several mantras have helped me do this.
It’s a crazy suggestion, yet the airlines continue to follow the practice, en masse. If the oxygen masks descend from their neat little enclosure above your head, put yours on first before looking after your children! This is so contrary to every cell in my body that the message jars every time I hear it. But is it wrong? read more
How many words do you know for happiness? read more
When last did you stand in awe? Were you gazing at a pounding ocean? Lying on your back contemplating the night sky and the vastness of the heavens? Watching the poetry of ice-dancing? Enjoying the athleticism and spectacle of the Super-Bowl? Listening to your favorite music? Reading about the life and work of a great hero, a social evangelist and change-agent? read more