The Key to Perseverance
Like many of you, I’m enamored with men and women who beat the odds in impossible situations. Those who keep fighting when everyone else call it quits fascinate me. I often wonder, “What keeps a person going when there’s no visible evidence to warrant perseverance? Can I develop that tenacity?” Life has a strange way […]
Hard Feelings? 2 Reasons to Let it Go
C.S. Lewis wrote in his classic book, Mere Christianity, “Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive.” In theory, most of us want to be quick to forgive. After all, who wants to be bitter, easily offended, or stuck in the past? But in reality, most of us are prone […]
Dealing With Disappointment
Last week I received a rejection letter from a publisher that I’d hoped to write for. Over the years I’ve collected enough rejection slips to wallpaper my kitchen. For reasons I don’t understand, some pack a harder punch than others. This one was a kick in the gut. As I tossed the letter on my […]
How to Be the Best Part of Someone’s Day
Yesterday I received a handwritten note in the mail from a woman I respect and admire. She took the time to send an incredibly thoughtful word of encouragement and affirmation. The letter took less than a minute for me to read, but her words changed the course of my day. It’s impossible to convey how […]