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We all tend to admire strong people; those who seem to move through life with grace and ease, even in the worst of circumstances.  They don’t fall into self-pity, defeat, or anger.  They just smile and say “tomorrow will be a better day.”  Their sense of inner strength is outwardly noticeable. But are some of […]

Do you find yourself daydreaming about a life that’s more exciting than the one you’re living?  Do you feel as though your battery needs a recharging?  One way to get your motor going again is by figuring out what it is that really makes you tick. When we clearly know the things that drive us, […]

 The internet continues to change the way we function in our day-to-day world.  This is true even in the case of bereavement support.  In past decades, scattered support groups met throughout the city (and still do), but it can be difficult to find one meeting at a time that’s convenient to your schedule. That’s why […]

Whether leafing through a book, scrolling through the pages of an e-Reader, or simply flipping through a magazine, good reading habits provide more benefits than we often realize.                                                       […]

At 27, Brad Goldpaint’s life seemed to be moving in a great direction.  He was a successful architect working for a major firm in Los Angeles.  Life was good—that is until his beloved mother died suddenly during a routine surgery.  Everything changed in that moment. “When I lost my mother, I thought life was over,” […]

Do you remember learning to ride a bike as a kid?  It was so exciting, and yet scary at the same time—learning how to balance our weight on two wheels and not go toppling over.  In many ways, learning how to ride a bike is like a rite of passage, a transition between one phase of […]

There are many appropriate gifts to send a family who has experienced a loss. It’s essential to show friends you care and are thinking of them during this difficult time. Flowers soften sadness and express caring. You can really see the value of flowers by attending a funeral where there are none, then attending one […]

This has been an unusual summer, or warm season for Wisconsin and the surrounding Midwest area.   With few hot and sunny days, sun seekers have been especially disappointed, but summer’s lack of intense sun may be creating an issue for all of us. We need the sun and the vitamins that the sun gives us—especially […]

We’re faced with countless decisions each and every day.  Will we get out of bed or hit the snooze button?   Go to work or stay home?  Wear the black shoes, brown shoes, or the tennies?  Have breakfast or make do with a cup of coffee?  Coffee at home or stop at the coffee shop?  Carmel […]

There is nothing more disheartening than visiting your doctor, getting a prescription that will supposedly help, yet finding little to no improvement in your condition after taking it.  When there is no improvement, many are tempted to just give up.  Managing chronic health issues can be a difficult and discouraging task. But there are things […]