Hold That Thought

A great way to illustrate a point is to tell a story that embodies the concept.

I tell a lot stories in my work. They are all true to the very best of my recollection although I change or omit identifying information in most of them.

Some are personal stories, like this one about my uncle. It illustrates the most liberating lesson I ever learned in my emotional life:  that is, during difficult times, we are not helpless victims of whatever racing thoughts or rampant fears first pop into our minds. Instead, we can choose to focus on a thought, a phrase, a word or an image to empower us. Continue reading »

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