Groundhog Day is over; we're looking forward to six (or more) weeks of winter. While the Groundhog says we have six more weeks of winter, we each choose how we think about that prospect. For some, this brings a mix of enthusiasm for outdoor winter activities and the hidden joy of complaining about the weather. Many may marvel at the beauty found in a Minnesota winter. The intense sunshine of … [Read more...]
Do you hear what I hear?
Holiday music is ubiquitous this time of year. It seems that every speaker within earshot of the public plays it all non-stop from mid-November through New Year’s Day. One song played frequently asks the musical question, “Do you hear what I hear?” Please permit me to stretch the meaning of the question a bit. Everyone has an internal dialogue, a private mental conversation with ourselves. The … [Read more...]
Focus on Gratitude
“All politics is local” is a phrase often associated with the late Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, a former member of Congress from Massachusetts and Speaker of the House. As we move into our second consecutive pandemic holiday season, uncertainty may overwhelm our ability to look to the future with hope. In challenging times, an effective resilience strategy is to focus on the people and things in our … [Read more...]
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