Over the years, I’ve referred to them as my “spiritually adopted daughter,” “kindred spirits,” “brother by another mother,” and even “four-legged children.” They’re unquestionably my family, but it didn’t start out that way. They were chosen. They took long-term occupancy in my heart. And they
When an Apology Isn’t Enough
The power of an apology cannot be underestimated. Uttering the words “I’m sorry” can change the course of a marriage or business partnership, de-escalate a conflict between warring nations, and reopen a broken heart. When it comes to putting something behind us and resolving a
The Pros and Cons of Denial
Denial is one of those things in life that can be both a blessing and a curse. For example, after my daughter’s death, being able to push the horror of it out of my mind for a few short minutes and hours afforded me a temporary reprieve
Let’s stand together – Democrats and Republicans
The power and glory of Courageous Living — that’s what we witnessed as millions of Americans rose up to say “NO!” to the inhumane U.S. immigration policy that has been mercilessly ripping families apart. No, Mr. President. No, Mr. Sessions. No, elected officials. You cannot
Yes, You’re Very Special…
Some people live with gaping holes in their souls. For reasons that are not always clear—even to psychologists and psychiatrists—these folks I call special people go through their lives with little or no self-esteem. But you’d never know it. Having masterfully learned how to garner
The Need for Self-Care in the Age of Trump
These are turbulent times. Our nation is in crisis. Living in the “Age of Trump” poses a threat to our nation and, with an outbreak of undiagnosed PSD (Political Stress Disorder) making its way across America, to our mental and physical health. In a sense,
The Graduate School of Life
As I was finishing graduate school, my late father would joke that BS stood for “Bulls—” MS for “More S—,” and PhD was “Piled High and Deep.” How, he wondered, would an advanced degree prepare me, his oldest son, for the family textile business? Brought
Thinking Outside the “Getting Old” Box
When it comes to getting older, we can all learn from those “courageous agers” who live by this sage advice: “It’s time to think outside the box.” Breaking free of self-limiting beliefs takes courage, audacity, imagination and a dash of what’s called oppositional-defiant irreverence. This
Struggling to Stay Sober? Try Some Self-Compassion
In this interview I did for one of the nation’s leading recovery programs, I describe how self-compassion is critical to overcoming drug addiction and alcoholism — and to maintaining sobriety. Sobriety itself is an act of #CourageousLiving. By Meghan Vivo Being kind to ourselves doesn’t come naturally
Starting Over When You’ve Lost Everything
When my daughter, Jenna, died in 1996, my life virtually ended. The inescapable reality that she was gone forever shattered my heart into a million pieces, and my life, as I knew it, was over. Jenna was a light in my heart, and in this
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