September has always signified a quiet shift for me. It’s evident in the crispness of the air, the softened light, and the way the days naturally fall into a steadier […] The post Finding the courage to make a fresh start in September appeared first on Huntington's Disease News.| Huntington's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Huntington's Disea...
Tsy misy mafy tsy laitra ny zoto Avec du courage, on vient à bout de tout (Proverbe Malgache – Madagascar). With courage, we can overcome anything (Malagasy proverb – Madagascar).| African Heritage
Diversity is the standard for theological education. One of the dimensions of courage that we must have in our classrooms is the ability to see multiple perspectives. To word it […]| Wabash Center
Yesterday I watched a video interview with Kristen Kish, whom I discovered via Iron Chef. Apparently her mentor put her up to compete in Top Chef – she was reluctant to, but her mentor said that there needs to be representation of women chefs on tv. I found myself nodding vehemently along with that remark,...| Winnie Lim
Stress produces strength. Body builders know that muscles pushed to their limits respond by growing thicker and stronger. Likewise, studies show that people who experience trauma often develop a “survivor personality.” They cope better when facing trials. They’re more resilient, … Continue reading → The post Be a Survivor, Not a Victim first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Die DDR-Geschichte und ihre Vermittlung erscheinen im Vergleich zu anderen historischen Themen- und Problemfeldern besonders schwierig und herausfordernd. Zu einigen Gründen: Jede geschichtliche Darstellung folgt – mindestens pädagogisch – dem Bedürfnis nach politischer Einordnung und moralischer Wertung, mit Blick auf die DDR geschieht dies jedoch in besonderer Unmittelbarkeit, weil die DDR-Geschichte nach wie...| Sezession im Netz
He talks to his gods and sings for us, mortals.| Random Specific Thoughts
REINVENT•ABILITY Podcast with Nataly Kogan – Episode #11 Facing Fear: Michelle Poler on Courage, Authenticity, and the Gift of Getting Uncomfortable. In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Poler to talk about fear—how it shows up in our lives, holds us back, and, most importantly, how we can shift from fear into growth and… The post REINVENT•ABILITY Podcast with Nataly Kogan appeared first on SpeakersOffice.| SpeakersOffice
We all face silent battles—those hidden struggles that shape who we become. This powerful, soul-stirring article offers deep insight into finding strength in our darkest moments. A timeless guide t…| Life Inspiration
My thanks to author Mary Poffenroth for a review copy of this book and additional materials via BookTasters. Fear is a natural emotion that all of us experience in a variety of situations and for a variety of reasons, one that can serve as a warning or assist us in other ways, yet it is…| Literary Potpourri
Most screenplays have some sort of character arc but this "transformation" typically fails to move us. Here I explore what sort of change does tend to profoundly affect your audience.| Cracking Yarns
In the great endings the hero typically does in the final act what they could not have done at the beginning, and this shift seems to be fundamental if you want to profoundly move your audience.| Cracking Yarns
1 Macc 3:1-9:22, 1 Samuel/2 Kingdoms 17, Psalm 100 (MT 101) Who is the happy Warrior? Who is heThat every man in arms should wish to be?…[It is that one] Who, doomed to go in company with Pain,And Fear, and Bloodshed, miserable train!Turns his necessity to glorious gain. The term “Happy Warrior,” used by FranklinContinue reading "Light from the Readable Books 25: Judas Maccabeus, the Happy Warrior"| Edith M. Humphrey
In the middle of October I was driving our two older boys to the first practice for our church’s children’s Christmas program. Elijah had auditioned a week or so earlier, and having earned a part in the cast, he was especially excited. Josiah, on the other hand, was acting rather miserable. We’d had a busy […] The post The Courage in God With Us appeared first on Life in Lape Haven.| Life in Lape Haven
I received the loveliest bit of feedback recently about my demeanor as a writer. The educator in me knows that very often we’re driven for concluding remarks when we seek input from others. Hoping for high fives and praise… hoping for thoughtful queries conveying interest and approval. But I learned something new last week that […]| Victoria Ponders
Finding a computer programmer job was the first professional problem I faced. First, I had to make a resume listing all programming languages that I knew, and projects I had worked on. Second, I emailed over fifty companies. I told them about my interest in working for them. Third, some of them got back and told me to do an interview. Fourth, I spoke to a group of 3 to 6 people at various companies who had gone through a similar process as me. One company was kind enough to consider me worthy...| Tushar Dadlani's Blog
To startup or not to startup? This is the million-dollar question that I asked myself every couple of weeks through my 20s. How do I decide? What are the criteria? Will the idea be good enough? Am I good enough? Will I be able to execute? So many questions and no answers. Every day potential entrepreneurs wake up feeling I am not good enough. Building confidence to take that plunge is tough. Here’s a little insight into my journey.| Tushar Dadlani's Blog
You don't have to charge a machine gun nest to exhibit courage. In the 21 century, just living day to day requires it.| Living Out Loud
A haibun The middle doors stayed shut. Sweaty, we walked to the front; and he lectured us. Then my ten-year-old retorted that the driver sounded ridiculous. wheels begin to turn— sunlight trickles …| The Skeptic's Kaddish 🇮🇱
Are you brave enough not to please? Even when it comes to motherhood? As Mothers we carry a deep desire to comfort, help, and fix.| Embracing the Unexpected
After surgery, I took a couple of months off work to recover — but it became something much more. This vlog shares how that time led me to slow down, reconnect with nature on a whole new level, and rediscover an even simpler way of living. In 42. A Simpler Way: My Journey Back to the…| Bronnie Ware
As a Christian in the 21st century, you're not fighting a theological battle over truth but an emotional battle over morality. Let me explain.| Christian Publishing Show
Join us for this special episode featuring Judge Janice Rogers Brown (U.S. Circuit Court for D.C, ret.). Her remarks, given in 2023 as she received the James Wilson Leadership & the Law Award, comment on the need for judicial courage and fortitude, especially for those who take the Natural Law seriously. Judge Janice Rogers Brown ... The post Judicial Courage with Judge Janice Rogers Brown first appeared on Anchoring Truths.| Anchoring Truths
Earlier this week, I made some of my Eastie rounds: depositing a check at the bank, buying stamps at the post office, grabbing a smoothie from Eagle Hill Cafe. I know the owners (two friendly siste…| cakes, tea and dreams
I had the pleasure of watching The World is Still Beautiful or Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii after having first seen it eleven years ago. (You can find some other posts on the anime here and here.) …| Medieval Otaku
This morning there was more excitement concerning the sole surviving baby robin. It had walked out from the nest onto the nearby beam, even into the next section of beam. So it was alive! But the parents went back and forth calling several times. I was watching through the glass of the back door, hoping […]| Finding Our Way Home
Before my trip to Egypt for the first time I had many questions, several of which remained unanswered. But not for too long. Because the moment I landed I set about to explore a civilisation I had... The post First Trip to Egypt? My Ultimate Guide of Insider Tips To Know BEFORE You Go appeared first on A RAI OF LIGHT.| A RAI OF LIGHT
Discover the many different types and methods of writing tension into your novel to keep readers reading to the end.| Christian Publishing Show
BRMs are the quiet invitation to choose what comes next. We help others identify what still serves us and have the courage to release what no longer fits. That’s not abandonment. That’s evolution. Just as the Doctor regenerates into new forms while remaining rooted in timeless values, BRMs help institutions reimagine themselves without losing their purpose. Courage is essential. BRMs must often speak difficult truths, advocate for change, and move forward despite not knowing all the answe...| BRM Institute
For the past two years I have been working on a documentary film about pie and how deeply it is woven into Iowa’s culture. It’s my first film and it’s been a self-taught crash course in filmmaking, as I’ve had to learn every step of the process along the way. I am finally at the finish line of this hard-won marathon and I should be elated at the accomplishment. Instead, I am filled with doubt and fear.| The World Needs More Pie
I'm just back from Brave Voice, deep in the Flint Hills of Kansas -- here is a piece I wrote there, initially for my Patreon followers. May we all find the retreats we need.Here is the view from where I am right now at the 20th annual Brave Voice retreat. This retreat, which I lead with singer-songwriter Kelley Hunt, has been a mainstay of creative inspiration, jump-starting many people's writing, music, and other arts over the years. As Dianna, one of our long-time participants says, "It's the| CMG
Autumn sun shines upon us and the kangaroos have returned in abundance. An echidna visits, along with Australian native birds. The garden transforms from one season into the next, and I share some personal thoughts about the vlog, including a secret club I treasure. Welcome to Episode 41. Subscribe to the mailing list for…| Bronnie Ware
Strengthen your novel’s structure by creating a great midpoint that can turn your story into a classic and make your ending unforgettable. You can listen to this episode How to Write Your Novel from the Middle on Christian Publishing Show.| Christian Publishing Show
Become an author entrepreneur by learning to leverage transferrable business skills to build a sustainable writing career. You can listen to this episode How to be a Successful Author Entrepreneur on Christian Publishing Show.| Christian Publishing Show
Discover four laws of Christian storytelling that will ensure your story is good for your readers and portrays the truth of God and humanity. You can listen to this episode How to Write Powerful Christian Stories with Zackary Russell on Christian Publishing Show.| Christian Publishing Show
Discover 11 mistakes authors often make at a writers conference and learn how to avoid those mistakes and what to do instead. You can listen to this episode Mistakes to Avoid at Your First Writers Conference on Christian Publishing Show.| Christian Publishing Show
Find out what to expect and how to make the most of your first in-person Christian writers conference. You can listen to this episode What to Expect at the Write to Publish Writers Conference on Christian Publishing Show.| Christian Publishing Show
Tips from busy mom and author Asheritah Ciuciu on setting boundaries and upholding your calling to parenting and writing. You can listen to this episode How to Find Time to Write As a Busy Mom With Asheritah Ciuciu on Christian Publishing Show.| Christian Publishing Show
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” I remember a teacher reading this Mary Oliver poem in class. It was years ago when all the physical movem…| babycrowyoga
I often find that the most spirited debates on LinkedIn take place on the weekends. Perhaps it’s because there are fewer posts and debate leads to […]| Audit Beacon
Autumn is nudging its way into summer’s space as the colours and seasons shift. Loads of wildlife visit, including a sweet koala. Changes in the garden unfold and life rolls on in a blessed way. Welcome to Episode 40. Subscribe to the mailing list for a free fortnightly dose of inspiration. My Books Website…| Bronnie Ware
On Saturday, March 22, Melissa Kirsch, writing for the New York Times wrote: Being new at something isn’t always pleasant, but beyond the discomfort, rewards await. Kirsch’s story was about h…| The Heart of the Matter
No one is born confident. If you're struggling with confidence, keep reading to discover practical tips for boosting self-esteem in teens.| Daniel Wong
On episode 108 of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast that will be released this coming Friday, March 21, Vicki and I talk with Wall Street Journal and Amazon charts best-selling author, Ba…| The Heart of the Matter
In the very long year that was January, Cindy, my acupuncturist, told me a story: another client of hers, when distraught about the election and the then-just-starting barrage of awful things happening, realized her job now was to "go outside and look for God."Those words took my breath away, then gave it back, and it keeps helping me breathe. Whether you believe or don't believe in God, Gods or Goddesses, the Great Spirit, Allah, Buddha, or any other embodiment of the sacred, we all -- jeez, I| CMG
Summer has beaten down upon us this month, while still providing beauty and change. The life of the ants reminds me of inward journeys and the harshness of the dam drying out shows me that nothing is fixed or guaranteed. And of course, gentle moments with wildlife unfolded, including the spotting of some new creatures.…| Bronnie Ware
Two years ago, I had to travel from Philadelphia to Atlanta. As I waited to get through airport security, two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents stood in front of me. They had just…| The Heart of the Matter
More than 20 years ago, I signed up for an expedition to climb Mt. Elbrus in Russia. At 18,510 feet, it stands as the tallest peak in Europe. I convinced a couple of friends to join me and we were …| The Heart of the Matter
Determination, kindness, curiosity, and presence. That was Kat, so it was no wonder that, despite carrying a benign tumor in her brain lining and not feeling all that well that day, she showed up at for lunch on my December birthday, thanks to her will and her husband Danny’s considerable help. It turned out the impact of the tumor was anything but benign. That was the last time I saw her conscious, but we go way back. In a sense, Kat – along with other close, early life-long friends I m...| CMG
I was quite vain when I was younger due to a low self-esteem which led to a high level of insecurity. That insecurity made me feel ugly and that I was never enough, so I felt like I had to work harder just to meet the minimal standards required to exist. One of the ways...| Winnie Lim
Once upon a time, some dozen years ago, an email landed in my inbox at work. Congratulations, it read. If you are reading this, you’re one of the lucky employees selected to give a presen…| The Heart of the Matter
“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.”-George Orwell, 1984, Chapter 2, Page 252 A former student – one who’s struggling right now – brought this quote (above) to my att…| The Heart of the Matter
This summer has brought back-to-back heatwaves, as well as changes in the neighbourhood that I was hoping to avoid. But it has also brought gentle sunrises, playful wildlife, magnificent sunsets, many of the usual characters at the birdbath, and bursts of colour in the garden. Welcome to Episode 38. Subscribe to the mailing list…| Bronnie Ware
A more personal post than usual…| Happiness Between Tails by da-AL
Ronda reading at the 2014 Power of Words conference. Photo by Stephen Locke. When Ronda's son Scott called me Monday with the news of her...| Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
While life unfolds at a gentle pace, it’s astounding how much can happen out here in the wilderness. The creatures of summer arrive as well as the welcome return of others, putting my heart back to a place of ease. Flowers bloom (at last!) and the garden delivers greens for the kitchen. So many special…| Bronnie Ware
As spring starts fading into summer, I reflect on routines that support my joy while my heart remains open to the randomness that sharing these acres with wildlife brings. New creatures to meet and change is constant. Welcome to Episode 36. (Apologies for a few heavy popping sounds in the audio in this episode. I…| Bronnie Ware
My enjoyment of living with wildlife and the creation of these vlogs deepens all the time. Slow living has become a part of who I am and no longer takes conscious effort. May this episode leave you feeling relaxed and support you to fall in love more deeply with the countryside and wildlife I am…| Bronnie Ware
After the disastrous start to the garden (thanks, cockatoos!), I’m soldiering on and being surprised by a beautiful element in the design: rocks. Terraces are forming, kangaroos are watching on, and peace is overflowing as the connection with home and off-grid life deepens. Welcome to Episode 34. Subscribe to the mailing list for a…| Bronnie Ware
How you can become an ethical leader. What are the signs of ethical leadership in action—the things that ethical leaders do that others don’t? A list of top individual ethical leadership practices.| Triple Crown Leadership
Just about everyone I know is carrying a backpack full of anxiety, dread, despair, or anger, sometimes weighing into terror or rage. We...| Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
On Friday night, I shared this poem at Shabbat services at my synagogue. As I read it, I remembered how, when I wrote this some years...| Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
“You’re an interesting species. An interesting mix. You’re capable of such beautiful dreams, and such horrible nightmares. You feel so...| Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
“Don’t read the news, at least not the feeding frenzy of speculation about the election,” I keep telling myself, and for good reason....| Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
In her iconic book, Extraordinary Circumstances, former WorldCom chief audit executive (CAE) Cynthia Cooper recounts her challenge of bringing to the audit committee’s attention more than […]| Audit Beacon
By Eddy Green Taking the leap into the unknown often requires two powerful virtues: courage and perseverance. These virtues have been central to my personal growth, especially during one of the most transformative periods of my life—solo travel. Traveling solo across different countries wasn’t just an adventure; it was a journey that required me to […]| Virtues For Life
For days, I walked around with that old monster. He clung uncomfortably close, making me remember the weakness, remember the strain. My mind raced, trying to figure out why he was back. What had I …| Memos from the Middle
In July of 2016 I wrote my first post on this blog, a letter of resignation from people pleasing. Since then, that post has had more than 20,000 views. A comparatively modest number for the internet, but for me personally an astounding one. Now, in August of 2024, I’m writing another letter, this one a […] The post Endings and Beginnings first appeared on Harvesting Stones.| Harvesting Stones
Dear Artist, The difference between courage and recklessness, writes social scientist, musician and columnist Arthur C. Brooks, is using your conscious brain to reason, not just your amygdala reactivity, or your fight-or-flight response, to feel the thrill or fear of the danger. “If you don’t know how to climb, don’t try to free-solo El Capitan,” [...]| The Painters Keys
Recently someone asked me if I could imagine a non-linear way to grow. What I understood that to mean was instead of inching along a path, it was taking some leaps to a bolder path. I’ve foun…| The Heart of the Matter
Sometimes people become heroes in the simple act of being themselves and in doing so teach others how essential freedom of expression is.| Spirit of Change Magazine
Hello To My Readers, Followers and Blogging Friends <3Looking back it seems so long ago since I have been here and some people seems to have some strange ideas and ways. Over the years so much h…| I am My Path!
Celine Dion sang at the closing ceremony on the opening day of the Olympics in Paris. Standing within the Eiffel Tower, surrounded by fireworks, Dion sang “Hymn to Love,” written by the great Frenc…| Diane Ravitch's blog
Pain can lead to finding the audacity to change, explains Jean Heaton.| Ignatian Spirituality
The more battered I feel by the news cycle and the daily externals of my world, the more important it is to spend time in solitude, focusing inward and practicing love and trust with myself. (It sounds delightful, doesn’t it? So wise and functionally adult! It doesn’t read like tears; trauma; dumping feelings onto the […] The post Take My Breath Away first appeared on Harvesting Stones.| Harvesting Stones
I love swapping stories with Wynne on the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast. It’s a connection-making opportunity that continues to delight me, each and every week. This week? Wynne and…| The Heart of the Matter
New book teaches how practice and perseverance pay off Every week my mom serpentined through Chicago traffic during rush hour to get me to piano lessons on time. I could not be late. Dr. Whang was strict, but with good intentions. She desired for her students to be the best they could be. With her […] The post Gifts and talents need to be tended first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post Gifts and talents need to be tended appeared first on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
Richard Dawkins and Scott Barry Kaufman are both seeing what our editor in chief is seeing: a shift in culture that it's up to us to resist. The post Navigating the Hypersensitive Seas appeared first on Third Factor.| Third Factor
Nine of Wands. From the Son Tarot| Sacred Tarot
Strength has always been one of the more enigmatic cards of the Major Arcana sequence for me and across the ages of Tarot history it has assumed a number of guises. In one of the earliest decks, a man is shown violently subduing a lion with a club. By contrast, another early deck depicts a female figure carrying a broken stone pillar, allying the card more closely with the cardinal virtue of Fortitude.| Sacred Tarot
Today we have a dearth of courageous leaders. The telltale actions of courageous leaders in 3 areas: general actions, moral courage, fostering courage in the organization.| Triple Crown Leadership
Learn how to keep your book from being boring and unbelievable and discover why a clear moral system is critical in writing a timeless story.| Christian Publishing Show
Why are they all blurry? In a recent article, Michael Shermer says about UFOs: UFOlogists claim that extraordinary evidence exists in the form of tens of thousands of UFO sightings. But SETI scient…| Entirely Useless
Writing books for boys is a worthy and noble pursuit. Find out what elements your book needs, and what to avoid, to thrill boys.| Christian Publishing Show
Christian author and podcaster Sandy Cooper shares why and how she quit social media and what happened in her soul and career as a result.| Christian Publishing Show
Ever thought about how a lobster grows? Because of its rigid shell, the larger it gets, the more uncomfortable the lobster becomes. Eventually, it has to shed its old shell in order to grow a new…| Build Your Walls! Guard Your Gates!
“Failure is not an event; it’s a judgment about an event.” ~ John Ortberg One of the most amazing stories of faith and courage occurs in Matthew 14:22-33. Recognizing Jesus walking across the Sea …| Build Your Walls! Guard Your Gates!