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It takes courage to live

Walt Disney said: “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” I might alter what he said and change the word all to most because some dreams can be unrealistic and therefore unattainable. I like the way Disney thinks, though. Mark Twain said: “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” What takes courage is often … [Read more...]

What are you doing to stretch your comfort zone?

What are you doing to stretch your comfort zone? This morning my husband said, “Let's ride to breakfast. Want to?” I said, “Sure, but I want to ride the Spyder and you can ride the Harley.” I’m pretty much a girly-girl, so my idea was a BIG statement. I have taken the beginner’s rider’s academy and have a motorcycle endorsement on my license, but I am a chicken when it comes … [Read more...]

We need to come out of the closet

 We need to come out of the closet I recently listened to a presentation by Ash Beckham titled, “Coming out of your closet.” Her message was relevant for all of us. Following is my rendition of what she said: The term, coming out of the closet, is usually used in reference to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT communities, but we all hide in closets … [Read more...]

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Jennifer Goble, Ph.D. is a rural mental heath therapist, author, columnist, and speaker. Her primary purpose in counseling and writing is to help women and families in rural communities.

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