Fear and trepidation or awe and wonder – two extremes of perception. Smack in the middle of these, there’s languishing – a gray, empty land where the mood is blah and the motivation is non-existent. As we venture into 2022, where are you? Admittedly, I was in between… but I call it living in the …
Restoring the Awe, Wonder, and Resiliency of Your Soul Read More »
The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.-Mark Twain As the Corona Virus scare has crossed borders and oceans and affected almost every country in the world, we’ve declared war against an invisible enemy. We see the data, take the precautions, and stock up on weapons – in this case antiseptic …
When I was a child, one of my favorite toys was Bozo the clown. Our inflatable Bozo might have been 3 feet tall, which means he was about the same size as me. Bozo provided my first lessons in resilience and consistency. I could bop him in the nose and he would bounce right back. …
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Panama City is a military town where every day is like Veteran’s Day. Patriotism is a strong part of the fabric of our community. Jennifer Clark moved to Panama City when she was assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base. Her story is documented in her book, 166 Days: My Journey Through the Darkness. When Jennifer …
Resilience. Mental Toughness. Agility. All characteristics naturally associated with leadership. Being enamored with words, I discovered the origin of the word resilience is the Latin word resilire, which means to spring back or rebound. Buoyancy. Now there’s a goal that makes me smile: to become more buoyant. Resilience is your ally. Imagine how your world …