Turning Pain into Power
Successful trial lawyer, Peter Liss, reveals how he turned challenging childhood experiences into triumph. Don't miss this empowering story in Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-view-here/201805/turning-pain-power
From Abuse and Trafficking to Healing and Purpose
Marjorie Saylor triumphed over horrible childhood abuse and adult trafficking. She has now dedicated her life to ending exploitation and trafficking, and helping abuse survivors find true healing. She is definitely a light to our world. You may read my story about...
Kitchens For Good Is Cooking Up Second Chances While Fighting Poverty, Hunger and Food Waste
I recently attended the emotional graduation ceremony at Kitchens For Good, a place where individuals once convicted and hopeless are given a second chance. This non-profit organization has an ambitious multi-tiered mission of breaking the cycle of food waste,...
It Is Never Too Late To Set Ambitious Goals: These Octogenarians Show Us How
We can all set ambitious goals or begin bold adventures no matter our age. I was recently inspired by some amazing individuals, who in their 80's undertook some incredible feats. They did not let anything hold them back, not even cancer! You will be inspired to start...
Bring Positive Energy into Your Life and Create Your Dreams
Imagine chanting the word YES one thousand times per day! Well, that is exactly what I have been doing ever since I attended Gary Quinn’s lecture on “The Power of Yes! Learning to Create Infinite Potential and Master Life’s Energies.” On a gorgeous summer day, I drove...
Leaving Life-Saving Water: My Day With The Border Angels
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, I traveled with the Border Angels to the Ocotillo desert to leave water and provisions along migrant crossing routes. It was an amazing day, from start to finish. I have written a story about that day which is now in Psychology Today....
Why No Random Act Of Kindness Is Ever Too Small
During the recent holiday season I was deeply moved by some incredible acts of kindness and generosity. I decided to write an article about these uplifting stories and the power of random acts of kindness. No act of kindness is ever too small, as every act brings...
Lessons I Learned the Year My Husband Almost Died
In 2014, my husband was desperately ill, enduring four surgeries and almost dying in an intensive care unit. I had never written about that brutal time in our lives until now. It is in our deepest struggles that we learn the greatest lessons, which are...
Surrounded By African Elephants: When A Magical Vacation Turns Frightening
In the summer of 2016, I went with my family on a safari to Botswana, Africa. It was a trip of a lifetime without a doubt. One night, though, we had an unexpected and frightening encounter with a herd of African elephants. Find out how we survived! Here is my story,...