by Ward Cox | Apr 2, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
Remembering good times warms the heart Staying in place doesn’t mean that your place is to watch negative stuff unfold. Now is a great time to dig out those photo albums, and anything else that sparks your inner smile. It’s even more important to preserve your positive...
by Ward Cox | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
As a former reporter, I know when important details turn into the same stuff, different day. It’s reached that point now. Here’s what we need to know: 1) The next 2-3 weeks are going to be unbelievably grim. 2) Stay at home as much as possible to protect ourselves and...
by Ward Cox | Mar 31, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
Heroes come in many forms. The most admirable ones don’t see their actions as anything unusual. They don’t feel special even though we know they are. Their actions stem from the kindness that we share and strengthens our determination to follow their example. We’re all...
by Ward Cox | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
Our sunny side brightens the darkest clouds I don’t know what Pubilius Syrus faced when he said this, but the enemy we’re fighting now is immune to bullets, bombs, and planes. However, being kind is about the best prescription we have at this point. It’s impossible to...
by Ward Cox | Jun 15, 2017 | Blog
For The Family lives by that headline. That’s why we urge vulnerable people (and the agencies that serve them) to speak up and be heard in the Family Town Hall Series. If you’re having trouble making ends meet, come join our Family Forum at 2:30 on July 12 at the Town...
by Ward Cox | Feb 20, 2017 | Blog
What comes from the heart, goes to the heart. (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Being kind comes naturally to most of us, but repeated practice makes it instinctive. Unfortunately, repeatedly rejecting this natural instinct turns hearts sour and blocks people from their...
by Ward Cox | Feb 15, 2017 | Blog
“Waiting for someone to say Hello in there, Hello.” (John Prine). Valentine’s Day is when lovers traditionally say how they feel. However, the holiday can be an ordeal when people lose their love or feel unloved. If you’re in that situation, I can only hope that it...
by Ward Cox | Feb 13, 2017 | Blog
“Sometimes, simply recognizing the storm allows it to pass.” Quote courtesy of the Amala Foundation In these chaotic times, it’s easy to think that the storm is just business as usual. We get so used to being off balance that we forget what it’s like to be in tune. We...
by Ward Cox | Feb 10, 2017 | Blog
“Prepare your mind to receive the best life has to offer.” Ernest Holmes (from Quoteland.com) And then prepare to pay it forward. That’s how your blessings will have a positive impact on others. After all, far too many people never see the best life has to offer except...
by Ward Cox | Feb 8, 2017 | Blog
“ We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. ” J.K. Rowling Strong families and communities are united in their purpose. However, moving in one direction isn’t necessarily the best form of unity (ask any lemming as they fall off the cliff...