Sara struggles with depression. There's no simple fix, but one of her most powerful helps when she's spiraling, is an old journal.  

Whether you fear it, have faith that gives you hope in it or just ignore it, all of us will experience death.

Were you raised to believe that it's impolite to say no. This can put you in some incredibly uncomfortable situations! 

In an ancient fable, a mighty oak looks down on a humble reed who does not stand in the wind, but bends down before the tempest.

Manuel missed two whole weeks of school while sick, and when he returned, he couldn't believe how behind he was in his work. 

Have you ever seen mountain goats scrambling along the rocky edge of a cliff? 

In these turbulent times, change in our world is sudden and often violent. 

Have you ever heard a piece of music so beautiful that it transcended whatever chaos, stress, or pain you were feeling? 

Can you predict a divorce?” When asked about the signs that typically precede a divorce, a renowned marriage counselor shared that a major indicator leading to a split, is contempt for one another.[1] Contempt is defined as the feeling that a person or thing is worthless or beneath consideration.[2]

[1] Gottman, John. "The 6 Things That Predict Divorce." The Gottman Institute, www.gottman.com/blog/the-6-things-that-predict-divorce/. Accessed 19 May 2023.

[2] Oxford English Dictionary. "Contempt." Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 2021,https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/contempt. Accessed 19 May 2023.

When was the last time you said "I'm sorry, please forgive me?  A common lesson in childhood is being taught to apologize. Acknowledging wrongs and promising to try to do better is at the heart of learning, growing, and reconciling with others. But many of us stop apologizing as soon as there's no one forcing us to do it!