"Connection is why we're here; It's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives."
- Brené Brown
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Who was Glenn W. Hoffman? The Story Behind the Cards
In honor of our 24th Anniversary today, this is a story about the power of Authenticity & Humanity, especially in tandem. And its incredible impact, both professionally & personally.
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Laughter Through the Tears: The Role of Humor in Grief
MAJOR PERSONAL BIAS ACKNOWLEDGED! Laughter is one of my most prized possessions. I love it. I live for it. And I am quite certain, I wouldn’t still be here without it. But humor during sadness is a powerful, often unconscious coping method that can make life better in a whole host of ways. Embrace it. Use it. Enjoy it. It actually may be that best medicine!
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Help or Hurt?
(AKA: What to say when someone has died. And what not to.) FACT: There are as many kinds of grief as there are people going through it. So nothing I say here will apply to every person or every death. But what I can do is share the most common things said that are simply not helpful. Matter of fact, they hurt. Real-life sincere attempts at condolences said to me and to some close friends who have been through a major loss, too, that indeed are NOT helpful.
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The Surprising Emotional Benefits of Travel!
What is one thing you buy that makes you richer... forever? Travel! I'm not talking richer as in seat upgrades, FREE nights-with-stay, complimentary cocktails or BONUS POINTS. I'm talking about becoming richer in our lives. Mentally and physically. For real! The Docs say so.
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So... are your cards really that different?
Was cafeteria food in college really that different from your Grandma’s cooking? OK then. You’ve got the answer. But I actually can explain why, not like your Grandma’s “pinch of this” secrets...
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How to Get a New Feel-Good High!
We live in a society with a whole lot of feel-good go-to's. And I will admit that I've tried and enjoyed many of them, fortunately or unfortunately over the decades. But I think I found a new one – only this one adds no extra calories, isn't bad for your liver, actually promotes brain and heart health, and is pretty inexpensive!...
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