My perspective on the homeless has seen many vantage points over the years. I have always had compassion for the misfortune of others, but today
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The Person I am Most Thankful For by Cate Luther
In this month of giving thanks, many people espouse that they are thankful for their health or their family or even a sunshiny day. While
Day Twelve: 30 Days of Gratitude
Whew-what a Wednesday! From the moment that my feet hit the floor before dawn, I have been busy at home and at work, and I
The Power of the Domino Effect by Amanda Johnson
One of my favorite things to do when I was a child was to line up dozens of dominoes in an interesting configuration, tip one
Hate Is a Divorce Lawyer’s Annuity by Krista Barth
It has been said there is a fine line between love and hate, and over 20 years of practicing family law, I must concede it
Day Eleven: 30 Days of Gratitude
At this moment, I am curled up on my couch indulging in my passion for writing, while listening to my two daughters chatter and laugh
Why Words Like “Hero” and “Saint” Have got to go.
Why Words Like “Hero” and “Saint” Have got to go. by Laura Geary Dunson Have you ever been called a hero? Or called a saint
Saving Hearts From The Ceiling by Ron Clinton Smith
Saving Hearts From The Ceiling – Opening the doors to flight by Ron Clinton Smith Twenty years ago my brother and I were flying a
Kintsugi : Perfectionism, Mastery, Self-Compassion and Creativity
Kintsugi : Perfectionism, Mastery, Self-Compassion and Creativity by Tim TimmiA musing on creativity and the seeking of mastery and self-compassion through the embracing of beauty
Day Ten: 30 Days of Gratitude
The tenth day of gratitude may not have been a perfect ten, but I still find myself grateful for both the blessings and even the
Why Opening Doors for Strangers Matters…
Why Opening Doors for Strangers Matters… by Monica Guerrero After bawling my eyes out in the post office parking lot over a door opening incident,
Day Nine: 30 Days of Gratitude
Day nine began really early, as my weekend of working at the day shelter for homeless men began at 6:30 a.m., That said, it is
Day Eight: 30 Days of Gratitude
Eight is my favorite number, so, I found it appropriate that today ended up being my favorite day of the week. For most people, Saturday
Day Seven: 30 Days of Gratitude
Seven proved to be my lucky number, as today has been a good day from start to finish. In the not so distant past, a
Day Six: 30 Days of Gratitude
The rain and the temperature fell throughout the day, and it felt more like winter than fall. Despite the less than ideal weather, it was
Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying
Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying by Lisa Currie of Ripple Kindness Phrases like “random acts of kindness” and “pay it
Day Five: 30 Days of Gratitude
The rain is falling on a chilly fall evening here in Kentucky, making curling up on my couch with a hot cup of green
Finding A Passion and Purpose by Kim Trumbo
Finding A Passion and Purpose by Kim Trumbo “He died.” The words I’ll never forget my mother telling me over the phone one day as
Spilled Milk by Irene Olson
Spilled Milk by Irene Olson We’ve all done it: we broke a dish in the kitchen and chunks of ceramic or glass exploded everywhere; we
Day Four: 30 Days of Gratitude
Tonight’s rain is the perfect background music for a quiet evening at home after an emotional day that began with the funeral of my friend’s
The Memory That Does Not Fade by Lisa Smith
The Memory That Does Not Fade by Lisa Smith I remember the day my precious little boy was diagnosed with autism. Portions of that day
Begin Within by Ginny Hamilton
Begin Within by Ginny Hamilton The weekend after my only child turned one, I climbed into the passenger seat of a friend’s car and headed
Day Three: 30 Days of Gratitude
Day three of the thirty days of gratitude finds me with a heavy heart. Tonight, I went to the funeral home to offer support and
Four Words: One Defining Moment
Four Words: One Defining Moment by Laura Geary Dunson She was wearing a bright shirt with a logo for Root Beer on it, looking perfectly
A Short Story of Innate Human Kindness
A Short Story of Innate Human Kindness by Dom Two seriously ill gentlemen occupied the same hospital room. The first man’s treatment required him to
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