the wisdom blog
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 . ....
Remembering to Reach Out: Tips for Keeping Others in Mind
I did it again! I just hate it when I forget to do important things. This time I forgot to call my niece on her...
Summer Fun with a Sweet Twist
Attention: parents, grandparents, and other adults: Would you like to know about two fun summer activities...
What is a Death Doula?
By: Linda Knieriemen I’m a Death Doula. Reading that word— “death”—may surprise you. In our society we do all we...
