In a recent television interview, I was given forty-five seconds to share my story. When I shared the video clip with…
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Am I Invisible? The Pain-Relieving Response to Being Rejected or Excluded
My eleven-year-old daughter started a new extracurricular activity a few weeks ago. We’re still learning the ropes and aren’t quite sure…
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Finding Lost Joy the Way We Find Lost Pets
“Come back, Joy. Come back, Gratefulness. Come back, Energy. Come back, Zest. I’m looking for you. And I won’t stop…
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If Life Could Begin Again, It Might Begin Like This
Just living is not enough … one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. -Hans Christian Andersen Last week…
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Rude Reactions, Angry Outbursts, & Ladders that Lift
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” -Plato I tried to get the attention of my…
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Place Your Hands On What Matters
My eight-year-old daughter recently performed in her holiday piano recital. Normally I get teary-eyed watching my children in any type…
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