This Tedx video is truly inspirational. Cross-country skier Janine Shepherd hoped for an Olympic medal -- until she was hit by a truck during a training bike ride. She shares a powerful story about the human potential for recovery. Her message: you are not your body,...
Compassion
Daring Greatly…in Order to Live Wholeheartedly
This TedxTalk was sent in by a friend--coincidentally at the same time that I was reading a book by the same speaker on emotional risk taking, vulnerability, and living fully. View Dr. Brown's presentation here . Below please find the TedxHouston write up of Dr. Brené...
Lessons From The Journey
Here is a contribution from an educator, friend and community member, Jennifer Coccetti. She reminds us of the importance of persistence, and shows us how the support of others can help us get through even the toughest of times. Her story also highlights the many...
Perspectives
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”—Anais Nin Perspective. It alters everything. I have this sad, heavy heart feeling as my daughter returns to college for the remainder of her spring semester. As I clean up the house, I can’t...