Is courage a virtue, an inborn gift, an attitude, a life necessity or a choice? The knowledge and application of courage creates a foundational focus change of the heart giving an expanded version of life.Definitions:The English word "courage" has its origins in the Latin work "cuer" meaning ... Read More about What is Courage?
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7 habits to Live Gratitude
It was a cold winter day and I was standing in my kitchen with my father, who was struggling with dementia, and my husband who was in the throes of depression. My father was sitting in front of me and my husband was standing behind me. They were both looking to me for support and direction at the ... Read More about 7 habits to Live Gratitude
20 verses focused on Thanks
26 years have passed since I have been actively engaged in the lives of preschoolers. My "baby" is now 29 and my grandchildren are 4,2 and 1. Recently I had the privilege of immersing myself as the only adult in the lives of a 4 and 1 year old over a period several days. I was assuming the role of ... Read More about 20 verses focused on Thanks
Will to Still – Part Two
STILL OR STRIVE - RELAX OR RESIST A tonsillectomy can be a freeing event! My two year old grandson has recently been relieved of some very enlarged tonsils and adenoids which were an obstruction to his breathing. At night he struggled to breathe freely. When the obstruction was removed he ... Read More about Will to Still – Part Two
The Will to Still – Part One
To be "STILL" is a challenge for me!I was reminded of that struggle recently as I was gazing over the Pacific ocean from a restful vantage point on the campus of Pepperdine in Malibu California. It was sun rise the day following my presentation and I had no further commitments for the week, ... Read More about The Will to Still – Part One