Actor/comedian Robin Williams just committed suicide. Truthfully, I’m stunned, shocked, and devastated. I had heard that he struggled with depression, and had always looked to him as an example—someone to help me move forward as I battle my own depression. His humor brought happiness and hope to so many people. And now… I don’t know. Part…
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Why Ebola WON’T Make Me Sick
There’s been a lot of talk about the deadly Ebola virus that is currently ravaging West Africa. Social media is on fire, filled with millions of comments and concerns that the disease will spread to other parts of the world. I, for the most part, am concerned…but undeterred. I refuse to make myself sick over Ebola or any other “impending doom.” I…
I’m Grateful For Paper Cuts
Some time ago, I was asked by Nate Bagley (of Loveumentary.com) to participate in a Gratitude Challenge. As part of this challenge, I was asked to share a personal experience where gratitude had an impact on me and to share how I practice gratitude in my life. It may sound strange to you but I’m grateful for paper cuts….
The Best Diet Ever!
I think I’ve stumbled across the greatest diet plan ever conceived… In middle school, I was overweight — and several kids liked to point that out … and laugh about it. I remember coming home from school one day, going up into my room and crying on my bed. When my mom asked me what…
Singing After TWO Double-Lung Transplants
I have interviewed some pretty amazing people, but Charity Tillemann-Dick is quite possibly one of the most remarkable individuals I have ever interviewed… Charity Tillemann-Dick is an accomplished speaker, presenter, and soprano singer. She has performed in prestigious concert halls across Europe, Asia, and America in front of celebrities, presidents, and world dignitaries. In 2004,…
Benjamin Franklin’s Priceless Penny
A penny isn’t worth much these days. In fact, if you find one on the street, it’s hardly worth the energy of bending over to pick it up. But I recently stumbled across an old, American penny whose message and meaning is probably worth more than all the gold in Fort Knox. In April of 1787, the…
What We Believe Changes What We Can Do
What we believe not only changes how we see the world, but it also changes what we can do. Have you ever seen the movie Hook? In that movie, the legendary Peter Pan has left Neverland and has forgotten his former identity. He grows up and becomes a successful corporate lawyer with a wife and two kids….
Committing Reverse Suicide
After contemplating it for years, I’ve decided to commit reverse suicide. And I don’t use the term lightly. I came to this decision while walking through Moscow, Russia at the beginning of this month. I had just met with a Russian publishing company that had expressed interest in translating my upcoming book. The book is about overcoming depression and suicidal…
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