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Sometimes, I happen across a quote that just says it all. “We have two lives and the second begins when we realize we only have one.” Can you guess the author? Let me know how this brilliant quote hits for you.
My granddaughters have the best time on SnapChat looking at themselves with different “faces.” They laugh joyfully at their images as kittens and puppies and all sorts of silly masks like broccoli and strawberries. It’s wonderful hearing them roll with laughter. We have all experienced,…
First of all, I’ll admit I am NOT a New Year’s resolution guy. I don’t judge if you are—more power to you! But I’m definitely on Team Reflection. It’s always been important for me to look back and assess what I did well (or at…
Willie Handler was born to Holocaust survivors. Though his home was loving, the trauma his parents endured left deep scars that shaped his life in ways he only came to understand much later. During the pandemic, Willie began exploring his family’s history and the intergenerational…
It’s been well over a month since I slammed the door on the news. Frankly, I don’t miss it. Of course, when I open my home page on my browser, I see headlines, but unless something is incredibly captivating, I pass. I am not interested…
I expect you know all about plate spinning. You remember watching Ed Sullivan on Sunday nights, with the guys who kept all those plates spinning without letting any fall. It was a lesson in chaotic activity, which, while entertaining, created heart palpitations (at least for…
For Larry O’Nan, retirement wasn’t about slowing down. It was a chance to step into a new chapter of intentional living and service. With decades of experience guiding faith-based organizations, Larry raised millions for global initiatives and inspired others to lead with purpose. But his…
I've noticed how conversations have shifted over the years. I remember, as a young professional, having discussions with friends about the challenges of learning and developing in the workplace. Then, as I had a young family, work talk was mixed with discussions about children. Over…