“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frankl Belief in a brighter future is hope. Starting with the belief that there can be a brighter future allows us to begin to imagine that future for ourselves. We have “wants” and create goals to seek a brighter path, with the ultimate goal being that of finding true bliss … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Ho, Ho, Hope
“I’m not ready to stop believing in Santa Claus,” declared my 75-year-old father from his ICU hospital bed. “Daddy, I think you are confused. You’re JEWISH!” I giggled while texting a message to my husband reminding him of my son’s guitar concert the next day. This was life for my father now; confusing reality, having flashbacks, and commenting randomly like this … [Read more...]
Get Traction: Hope Is Not a Plan … Or Is It?
I was selling Motorola 2-way communication equipment in the early ’90s to public safety, county municipalities, public school districts, manufacturers, and the U.S. Coast Guard. I had built a solid reputation, was making more money than I had dreamed, and winning sales awards year after year. My plan was working. Then one day, I realized I was bored. I lost the thrill of … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Ho, Ho, Hope
“I’m not ready to stop believing in Santa Claus,” my 75-year-old father declared from his ICU hospital bed. “Daddy, I think you are confused. You’re JEWISH!” I giggled while texting a message to my husband reminding him to pick up the kids from school. This was life for my father toward the end, random comments like this were not uncommon. I would nonchalantly point out … [Read more...]