August 3, 2020 – Who inspires you? During August I’m going to share some of the people who inspire me. If I could host a dinner party and invite anyone from the past or present, these are the people I would invite. I’ve long admired Mother Theresa for the choices she made, to live a life of sacrifice and service to people who were despised and rejected by others. Her … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – Self-Compassion
July 27, 2020 – Compassion is understanding another’s pain and working to alleviate the pain. “If compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” Dr. Kristin Neff outlines three tips for becoming compassionate towards yourself. First, practice self-kindness instead of self-judgment. Self-compassionate people recognize that being imperfect, failing, and experiencing … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – Change
July 20, 2020 - “The greatest discovery of all is that a person can change their future by simply changing their attitude,” Oprah Winfrey. Change is all around us. We are bombarded by change. We may not have control over change, but we certainly have control over our attitude towards change. How often do we pay attention to the changes that need to take place within us, … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – Superman
July 13, 2020 – Many of you will remember Christopher Reeve, an American actor famous for playing Superman in the 1978 film. In 1995, Reeve was left quadriplegic after being thrown from a horse during an equestrian event. Reeve went from being a strong, independent man to one who was dependent on others for everything. What impressed me about Reeve was his unfailing hope. … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – Faith
July 6, 2020 - Sir William Osler is credited with saying “without faith a man can do nothing; with it all things are possible.” Merriam-Webster defines faith as a “firm belief in something for which there is no proof; complete trust; and fidelity to one’s promises.” I’ve thought about faith quite a bit lately through all the COVID-19 challenges and have come to believe that … [Read more...]