“Sometimes, fighting for our country requires resting, replenishing, and regrouping.” ~LMB This Veteran’s Day, I am more aware than ever of the ongoing threats our nation faces daily and the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have fought for our country. I want to express my gratitude to all the service men and women who […]
The Power of Staying Calm: Turning Anger into Inner Strength
“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars… Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Losing your cool when life throws you a curve ball will make an already difficult moment even more difficult. When something sets you off, and […]
Power from Within Versus Power-Over
Our world functions in a power-over paradigm. We confuse power with aggression and standing up for ourselves with stepping on others. World leaders, men, women, professional athletes, politicians and on and on, often move in power over others in an effort to get them to agree with their demands. Our world teaches us that yelling, […]