Tag Archives: life

The Measure of a Man

Posted on July 3, 2024 by msw blog

The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography by Sidney Poiter. This novel is a philosophical reflection of his life, focusing on race, integrity, grit, and perseverance. Poitier wrote and published this autobiography at 73, the threads that ties it … Continue reading →

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Self-Awareness

Posted on June 26, 2024 by msw blog

Take a moment right now to do a short self-assessment.   Contemplate what your most common tendencies are when dealing with challenging situations  These are all questions designed to help you become more aware of what drives you, what frustrates you, … Continue reading →

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Embrace Life

Posted on June 21, 2024 by msw blog

“Don’t let people tell you how to live your life. Find out what makes you happy; have great love affairs; travel to all the countries; eat all the food. And know that I have done that. I have had a … Continue reading →

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How to Cope When There’s So Much Bad News

Posted on June 19, 2024 by msw blog

Take care of yourself. “I tell my patients: You have to be in good fighting shape to cope with the current turbulence.” That means boosting your resilience by sleeping, eating and exercising well and engaging in life-affirming activities. Focus on … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Return

Posted on June 18, 2024 by msw blog

If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A body of water. I’m all emotion, so a body of water feels like the right expression of that. Probably a … Continue reading →

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