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Pursuit of Happiness Amid Pain
On most mornings, I start the day with a cup of coffee and a one-page inspiration and daily challenge from the book...
Tears are Good for the Suffering and Caregivers Too
Did you know that crying is great for you? Well, I didn't know that either, but at a caregiving workshop, a nurse...
Helping Grieving Friends: Lessons from a Grocery Delivery
Editor’s note: at Wisdom of the Wounded, we share stories of people who have gone through a difficult time and wish...
How to See Past Labels That Divide Us
When you’re looking for something at the grocery store, labels are very useful. But when it comes to relationships...
Disagreement without Dislike
Can two people who have very different views politically get along with each other? And perhaps even like each...
Don’t Minimize Others’ Pain
https://youtu.be/hte6Q_2MKio Do you remember the story, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad...
Beyond Platitudes: How to Offer Genuine Comfort to the Suffering
https://youtu.be/U7myBoC1IgQ Did you know that the word "comfort" is derived from a Greek word that means "to come...
When to Avoid Saying “I Understand”
https://youtu.be/iy2w8B0LiUQ Dr. Rachel Remen, author of Kitchen Table Wisdom, wrote, “When people are talking . ....
