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Thanks to algorithms and pop culture it is almost impossible for you to have not heard about the new movie Barbie in theaters right now. I doubt Ruth Handler ever envisioned the doll she created for her daughter back in 1959 would be the source content for a giant Hollywood blockbuster in the year 2023, but here we are. There …
I would imagine it is impossible to number the songs, poems or plays that have been written about love. The idea of love is ubiquitous in societies and cultures world-wide. Love is hardwired into our souls as being of the highest order and greatest importance. The challenge is, something of such power and value is wonderful when we possess it …
On a morning run at Lake Junaluska several years go I saw a bald eagle flying over the lake, dive-bombing a small goose desperately trying to get to safety. I don’t know that I had ever encountered our national emblem in the wild before that day. It was certainly a sight to see. The only thing more impressive was the …
There is nothing enjoyable about hurting. People can say they like being sore after a workout or that they get a rush from muscling through challenging physical feats but, even still, it’s not pleasant. What’s worse than physical pain is emotional pain. Deep wounds that come from damaging words, abuse or the loss of a loved one are challenging to …
You’ve been given a gift. You have something unique to offer. You’ve studied, worked hard and developed a skill or idea and now it’s ready to be put into action or taken to the marketplace. There’s a problem though. Nobody knows. Seriously, they don’t. Maybe your mom knows or a couple of close friends, but that is honestly about it. Yes, you’ve …
Every human being has asked, thought, or felt this question in their lives. There is a lot of emotion that surrounds disappointment. For some, it is anger. For others it is shame, as in, “is it ok to even be feeling this way?” Regardless, life is complicated and often very difficult. In the complexities and disappointments we can find ourselves …