Starting Over Blog
Not Your Typical Hero
Liviu Librescu was not your typical hero. He didn’t fit the hero mold. As a child, he survived the Holocaust. As an adult, he survived ...
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Are You In Need of Gratitude?
Gratitude helps us to appreciate things that we might otherwise take for granted and can increase our contentment. “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which ...
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Are You Happy?
Are you happy? The article’s title in the in-flight magazine caught my eye, ‘What does it mean to be happy? Experts Disagree.’ After a list ...
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The Right Kind of Busy
It’s about time. You’re never on time. I wish I had more time. I can’t be late.I need more time. I need more hours in ...
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Too Busy to Notice You’re Too Busy
It’s a common complaint of our era—we’re busy, busy, busy. With all the time saving devices over the last few decades we are busier than ...
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A Better Way in 2018
TV networks are looking back at the top stories of 2017. While the top story of my life or yours’ in 2017 didn’t make the ...
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Receiving An Unwanted Gift
Today even before we open a gift the giver might say, “Don’t worry I have gift receipt. If you don’t like it you can return ...
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A Holy Interruption
Most of us don’t like being interrupted, but it’s inevitable. While an interruption can be rude and unintentional others are a welcome relief. We’ve all ...
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A Christmas Song of Hope
Were all marked by songs aren’t we? Some songs or Christmas carols can bring back memories or bring us to tears. Songs can leave a ...
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Building Bridges of Trust
Building bridges of trust is possible Yet, our relational histories, to a large extent, can hinder us in trusting others. Whether we recall intentional or ...
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