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Some things can't be changed, but sometimes we can improve our lives tremendously. Let's take a few minutes to pretend.If life is a fairytale and it’s up to you to create a happy ending, what would you do differently than you’re doing now? THE PURPOSE of THIS POST is to understand that new beginnings (fairy tale ending, if you will) can happen without regrets. This is meant to be a fun way for us to think through our future and realize that we can control our lives (in some cases, regain control of our lives) and make changes and decisions that can propel us in a healthy (happy ending) direction.   For me, this post was pertinent many years ago (more...

You have heard me say it before: Pain is inevitable, being grumpy is optional. Is this true? Yes, that is true…and each of us has a choice in how we respond to pain (or anything, for that matter). It’s that simple. We can respond with negativity and irritation or with optimism and positivity. Which of the following reminds you of you when you are feeling pain? We can choose kindness and self-control. We can stop and take a deep breath before we spew hurtful words pour out of our mouths. We can be easy-going with a sense of humor. We can forgive even when we don’t feel like it. We can ask questions to gain a better understanding, and listen with...