I approached him, a lone figure standing in the grass, his head hung low. We embraced and I told him, “I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.” This encounter marked our first meeting after his terrible, unimaginable loss and I was prepared for it. I was determined to be present and to resist any impulse to …
Did you know that volunteering is proven to make you happier? It’s true. Giving back to others will increase your happiness. Studies prove that volunteering can increase your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, and can even improve your career! If you have a nagging feeling that you want to help others, read on and get …
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Why do I say, “no thanks” when someone offers to help me? Why do I do that?! Why do we choose to tackle life on our own, when it’s so much better to do life together?! If you want to have someone there for you when life gets tough, read on to learn what it means to have …
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Yes I’ve been to jail. Several times actually. For three years I spent Wednesday nights visiting with incarcerated men. We discussed the big questions of life and practical ways for them to make wiser life choices. But can I admit something to you? When they asked me to volunteer at the jail, I didn’t want …
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