A few months ago I wrote about discovering resilience when a summer storm knocked out our power. But that same storm also took down seven trees in our backyard - and facing that challenge taught me something different about where real strength actually comes from. We faced a choice about how to respond. We could have left the fallen timber where it lay, avoiding the overwhelming task of cleanup. We could have hired a crew to come in, clear everything efficiently, and restore

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I read a story today that stayed with me long after I closed my laptop. Parents across the country are now investing thousands of dollars...

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Yesterday, as I was sitting in front of my music stand with a challenging piece of new music, I found myself in a familiar place of...

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This morning, as I was waking up and looking outside, I could help but be struck by the beauty unfolding outside. The world was alive...

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Reframing life's challenges offers a natural release from the grip of negativity that can shadow our experiences and judgement.