There for Them
The dreaded phone call brings news of death that triggers grief, even when it comes as expected after a long illness. While we cannot and should not avoid our grieving process, today’s message addresses our response to others. The closest family members possess the most immediate and highest needs. Even if you are one of […]
The Worst Thing that Ever Happened? You Don’t Say…
His Story A crestfallen friend bared his soul and shared his tale of woe with the expectation of receiving sympathy. What I heard was a tale of triumph and offered my congratulations. How can one fact situation create a response entirely contrary to the anticipated one? It is all a matter of perspective. “Bob” told […]
It’s Not Your Fault but It Is Your Responsibility
Each of us can point to circumstances not of our own doing to justify our current state (poor family, “wrong” skin color, surname ends in a vowel, went to Podunk school, etc.). All of them may be true, but it is equally true that all may be overcome if we assume responsibility for our response. […]