Bearing witness to the mayhem in Ferguson, Mo., last week left most Americans feeling heartsick. Today, as we assess the physical, social, economic and spiritual damage and share ideas for bringing about positive change in our communities, my heart goes out to Michael Brown’s parents.
Finding Gratitude
My morning hikes into the canyons of Torrey Pines State Beach often take the form of a walking meditation. As I trudge up the hill to the top, I’m thinking about all the ways life has been unfair. How much of a struggle things are.
Are You In Survival or Surrender Mode?
We tend to go through “coping cycles” in times of adversity. There’s a time for holding things together. And a time for falling apart. Holding it Together Fostering all the courage and strength we have in order to survive times of unbearable pain, loss and
3 Steps to Getting Unstuck
Almost all of us have a history of hitting brick walls at some time in our lives. We find ourselves feeling confined, stuck, and trapped. Helpless, with no way out. Defeated and on the verge of giving up. We feel like we’ve tested all the
How Ferguson Could Bring Races Together
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Before we turn to the next bout of week-long breaking news on CNN, emotionally disassociate from what happened in Ferguson, flail with impotent rage while nothing changes or wait for a Grand Jury to mobilize the best in ourselves, let’s explore the
Finding Common Ground for Patriotism with Politics
“As Free and Independent States … we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our Fortunes and our Sacred Honor.” — The Declaration of Independence I love America. And I cherish our many freedoms. Standing on the USS Midway, leading an “Honoring the Fallen” program
Dads Break New Ground by Seeking a Path of Honor
The false promise of revenge is that hurting or killing someone will satisfy our deepest sense of grief, loss and violation. Revenge and retribution masquerading as honor is often the popular driving force for justifying war and hatred. Families of murder victims will attest that
The Four Honorings: the Honor Code for Surviving the Loss of Loved Ones
When faced with a severe tragedy, particularly the loss of a loved one, we must live by an honor code to survive. In my work helping others turn tragedy into healing, I’ve found Four Honorings to be the most important. The First Honoring is Our
When Loved Ones Go Missing
I remember how time stopped when my phone rang on March 27th, 1996, EXACTLY 18 YEARS AGO TODAY. My daughter, Jenna, had been in “a terrible accident, I was told. Jenna was in India, 10,000 miles from home, on a study abroad program. Frozen in
Troubled Relationship? Time for a Tune-Up
By Dr. Ken Druck and Lisette Omoss, CC Something’s wrong. You can feel it in your gut. Or your heart. Your relationship is off track. Broken. And in need of repair. You’re tempted to bury your head in the sand, doing little and hoping things will
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