Suffering a stroke can be a frightening experience for anyone. Being confronted with physical changes and long-term health challenges is often distressing for survivors. The person you’re seeking to encourage in this case may be your spouse, family member, friend, or patient. In my case, the individual was a perfect stranger. I hope what I said … Read more
One of life’s most difficult and tragic times is to suffer a loss due to a fire. Whether it’s your home or business, having a fire can be life-altering, traumatic, scary, dangerous, and disheartening…among other things. Yet, there is hope after a fire, especially if you can walk away with your life and the lives … Read more
Have you ever had a terrible day and wished that someone would simply say something positive to you? I’ve been there. I bet you have too. We all know the feeling of how much better we feel when a stranger says something especially nice to us. Now imagine if you were homeless, forced to live … Read more
One of the most unsettling experiences in life is those moments after an accident. One minute, you are enjoying a leisurely drive with the kids and your spouse… and the next, the unthinkable happens. No matter how an accident happens, it is something unnerving and scary. One may describe it as “their life flashing before … Read more
“What?” What do you mean I’m having a miscarriage?” I asked my gynecologist, frantically. More questions followed. “Are you sure?” “What’s wrong?” “Does the baby have a heartbeat?” I was shocked, confused, in denial, and heartbroken all at once. I finally got pregnant and now I’m losing my baby. I thought I’d forever be broken by the … Read more
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex, rigorous, and expensive procedure. On top of that, the period of going through IVF cycles is often a sensitive and distressing time for women, who’ve already had to deal with the stress of not getting pregnant on their own. For those reasons alone, offering words of encouragement for someone going … Read more
As a workplace leader, you have many responsibilities that many don’t consider from the outside looking in. Additionally, your performance is evaluated by external factors… like your ability to manage every situation, motivate others to grow, and cause the business to increase. To keep the business going, you must keep your employees motivated. And while it … Read more
When you become a grandparent, you’ve reached a special milestone in your life. Forming a bond with your grandchildren is something they will take with them for the rest of their lives. And of course, it’s something that will bring any grandparent joy. Having a granddaughter is especially sweet. After all, you now have yet … Read more
Chances are, someone you know personally in your family, on your job, in your neighborhood, in church, or civic organization is suffering from depression. It may even be you that is depressed. Love and support from those closest to you or close to a depressed person you know can be the lifeline needed to bring … Read more
Even though you are blessed and gifted with the ability to run fast, jump high, and exhibit incredible feats of strength… it still does you mind and soul good to receive words of encouragement. Whether in sports or life, setbacks and defeat are certain. Those unfortunate circumstances are sure to bring pain and frustration. And … Read more