Limitations and the paradox of a “safe” life have been on my mind a lot lately. What is wrong when we have more drug problems,…
Adaptability to change is one of the most important skills we need to survive and thrive in the rapidly changing 21st Century. Here’s an example.
Character featured in a reading at a recent church service. It was in verses 1 to 5 of Romans, chapter 5 and reads: And not…
New technology is important, but lessons from the past show that without determination, commitment, perseverance, resilience, faith nothing is accomplished.
Survival is one of the strongest instincts. Why do some individuals survive and others succumb to different levels of hardship, adversity or danger?
Survive or succumb? What determines our fate when we face severe adversity? Attitude, mindset, experience all play a part.
Stress is an ugly word, a major cause of hypertension, hardening of the arteries and heart attacks. But is it always bad?
Resilient people have a different perception, they see themselves as survivors not victims. That it is up to them to chart their lives.
Overcoming adversity makes us stronger, more resilient, but when does the risk outweigh the rewards and benefits of the challenge? We never know until we…
Reality is something that seems crystal clear when we are very young but becomes increasingly difficult to determine as we age