Failure Is Always an OptionI have been reflecting recently on how often I hear, “Failure Is Not An Option.” From earnest motivational posters to hard-bitten action films, this phrase…
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Carnegie HeroesIf you ever want to give your faith in humanity a boost, take a look at the hero profiles on the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission’s…
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Scared of Flying No More!Fear of flying is no joke–especially for kids! Here’s some advice to help children overcome aerophobia–most of which I put into practice with my own daughter to…
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Courage Challenge: Be Prepared and Carry a Walking Stick!Lion’s Whiskers offers this courage challenge: As an opportunity to practice what it would be like to put your physical courage muscles to work, we recommend discussing…
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Letting Go: The Death of RaIn the beginning all was darkness, but then came Ra, and he called all things into being. He was the first god-pharaoh, and he ruled…
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Fear of Flying: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Feeling!My husband and I travel a lot with our kids. They’ve ridden in planes, trains, automobiles, bike trailers, RVs, and a hot air balloon; on…
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Courage Book Review: Three Little Three Little PigsKnow how you can tell this classic is about physical courage? All the huffing and puffing! Just as The Three Billy Goats Gruff had plenty…
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Perseverance: The Courage of a Spider“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never.” – Churchill If you’ve ever seen the movie Braveheart, you know something of Scotland’s…
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Pecos BillThis American tall tale – or collection of tales – comes from the great tradition of brag stories from the Wild West. Decades of cowboys…
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Plan BI have two anecdotes to share today, and then something to say about them. Last year, my friend B. shared a wonderful “Plan B” story…
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