Happy Labor Day from Living in Courage

Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. As quoted by the U.S. Dept of Labor, "Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes … [Read more...]

Courage For Today

Use Courage today.  When you think of a nice thing to do for someone today, don't think it over, just do it. When you admire something a person has said or done, perhaps something that you see as courageous, speak up and say you admire or appreciate them.  It will make your day and the other … [Read more...]

Are You Happy?

What makes one person happy and not another?  Many years ago the Sociology Department at Duke University did a study on "Peace of Mind".  After studying hundreds of people, both happy and unhappy, nine factors were found to contribute to emotional and mental stability. l.  The absence of suspicion … [Read more...]

Courage Turns Challenges Into Opportunities

Vince Lombardi (football coach) talks about challenges.  We all have challenges in our lives.  What I see as the difference in the outcome of the challenge is how we handle it going in.  You get to make a choice every time something comes up and seems out of your control.  These challenges build … [Read more...]

Jenny Mannion's Courage to Heal

I have a friend Jenny who found the courage to heal herself of chronic pain. Here is a small bio on Jenny and  an article from Jenny's website that I know you will enjoy, about a blind boy who can see, in some ways better than you and I.  Jenny represents Living in Courage to me, so I am excited and … [Read more...]