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Pure Joy from a 2nd Grader
One of our commitments is to share stories that bring you joy, make you laugh, and remind us that we’re all in this together. This beautiful and hilarious story comes from an anonymous 2nd-grade teacher. Enjoy. The Middle Wife I've been teaching now for about fifteen...
Thank You For Being My Friend
We’ve all discovered that friends sometimes play an even more important role in our lives than our families. And? Some friendships come and go, but others, are forever. The really important ones become life-long relationships that we can cherish. We found this writing...
The Power of Your Words
This story about the impact of Thomas Edison’s mother, is powerful. We found this on Hassan Sas Bangura’s blog and had to share. Enjoy♥ “A story is told about a young Thomas Edison who came home one day with a paper for his mother. He told her, “My teacher told me to...
If I Get Dementia
Dementia impacts millions of families. Right now, more than 55 million people have dementia globally. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, accounting for up to 80% of cases. Dementia is caused by specific changes in the brain, but we’re still living, human beings....
How Joy Works
At Project Forgive, we’ve discovered and have come to completely believe that joy is an actual habit that you create in your life. So many times we’re waiting for joy, waiting for happiness, waiting for everything to be okay. Life isn’t quite that way, right? There...
Don’t Wait, Do It Now
Waiting can be a sign of emotional intelligence, an ability to be patient. But what if you find yourself waiting too long and too often? We found this writing and it deeply resonated for us. Enjoy. “Sometimes we are on the verge of blossoming into a thousand flowers....
Life Lessons From A Dog
Here's the surprising answer of a 6-year-old child. Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping...
Forgiveness Is Ultimately A Choice
We know this, but do we really KNOW it??? And do we allow ourselves to really learn forgiveness as a skill? Forgiveness is a complex and multifaceted process that can be difficult to navigate, but it is essential for healing and moving forward in our personal and...
Apologizing: Facing Vulnerability
Apologizing can be hard. It can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience, especially when you are admitting fault or acknowledging that you have hurt someone else. Worst parts of apologizing? 1. Facing our mistakes: Apologizing requires you to confront your...
Forgiving Your Mother
Forgiveness can be a difficult and complicated process, especially when it comes to family relationships. For some of us, forgiving your mother can be a particularly challenging and overwhelming task. However, forgiving your mother can be a transformative experience...
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