the wisdom blog
A Starting Point for Racial Justice: Stop, Look, Listen
As a child, when my mother was teaching me about safety when crossing a street, she would instruct, “Stop. Look....
One White Privileged Woman and One Small Step Forward
From time to time, I’ve felt called to write about racial injustice. For example, I’ve pondered my role as a...
Make a “Proud Of” List
When Lara Kallander’s daughter was a young teen, she became very sick and needed care for an extended period of...
How Can Caregivers Improve Their Attitude of Gratitude?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “count your blessings.” However, if you’re a long-term caregiver, some days it’s hard...
Write to a Lonely Person and Bring Joy
Do you have a nursing home in your community? Maybe someone who lives there is lonely. And you can help ease their...
Feeling Less Lonely During Lockdown
By Jennifer V. Miller Just a few blocks from where I live sits Aurora Pond, an independent retirement community...
Jump Off the Boat
Guest post by Jeff Mulder “Jump off the boat” is a phrase my wife and I use. It comes from the movie, Forrest...
Praying During the Coronavirus Crisis
At a recent Wisdom of the Wounded team meeting we discussed praying during the coronavirus crisis. One of Ann...
