Tag Archives: perspective
A New Spring Perspective
This spring try out a new perspective as you look at the world in a fresh, new way. You’ll be better able to see what has been holding you back from committing to the shifts you want to make. Just as delicate flowers renew their blooms each year, you too can push through your hesitation and become your full, authentic self. On Monday, we talked about the value of opening yourself up to new ways of doing things and focusing on the real world experiences around you. Here are two … Continue reading
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Tagged authentic self, begin, change, holiday, independence, perspective, shifts, spring, world
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The Weather is Changing, So Can You
Now that spring has sprung, are you looking for ways to make new beginnings yourself? Soon you’ll be seeing spring flowers popping their heads up, risking bad weather to bloom once more. If you’ve wanted to make some changes in your old habits but have been bogged down by winter’s heavy gloom, now’s the time to take a chance and go for it. I had the opportunity this past week to put aside work and just have fun with my grandsons as they were visiting over their spring break. One … Continue reading
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Tagged change, grandsons, novel, perspective, spring, transformation, unplug
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Resilience After 9/11
This week on September 11, Americans commemorated the 11th anniversary of the horrendous terrorist attacks on the homeland. The same day, violence was again directed at Americans, this time at a consulate and an embassy. While terrorists may believe these assaults will break the will and spirit of America, the people have instead broken through a wall of despair and responded with resilience and determination. What are some of the ways we all have meet these challenges? Monday we focused on two ways to help build resilience – drawing on … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, adversity, challenge, control, family, friends, loss, optimism, perspective, relationship, resilience, stress reduction, support, trauma
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Eliizabeth Edwards: The Value of Perspective and Resilience
The title of Elizabeth Edward’s book is Resilience. We’ve spent the week looking at ways to increase your ability to bounce back in challenging circumstances. It’s hard to really know what’s going on in other peoples’ lives. And, as Sandwiched Boomers, we all know that situations aren’t always as they seem. Is what Elizabeth Edwards is doing the best for her family and herself? Maybe not. Although you’d never know it from the media’s emphasis, her husband’s affair is only one part of her life story. Some say revenge is … Continue reading
