This edition takes a close look at "The Call" we get when our next life journey is beginning with "Is the Red Phone Ringing in Your Life?" The Journal also takes a look at many unique calls, including that of (then) 13 year old Colin Wagner.
This edition looks at the difference between curing vs healing with an article by Terri Schanks and an interview with Brian Mc Alister, author of an excellent book on Full Recovery and motivational speaker.
This edition takes a look at a resilient community - Nashville, TN - after historic
floods caused billions of dollars of damage, but did nothing to dampen the spirit of a heroic community. Also, we take a look at the role of the "threshold guardian" in
our journeys. And finally, a look at the founder of Cirque de Soliel - From Homeless
to Billionaire.
This edition of The Heroic Journal features a special edition about "saying yes to life." How have you said "yes" today? For every no, there is a yes. A time of reflection, opportunities and growth.
This edition looks at the transformative experiences of the lives of Jim Williams ("Call Me Jim") and J.D. Hollis after drunk driving incidences took the lives of Williams' son and Hollis' best friend. Two separate incidences, two journeys. See how their lives and those around them were changed. Now they have lives of service to others, making the world a better place for those they help.
This edition of The Heroic Journal features two mental health professionals and their personal struggles to resilience.
This edition of The Heroic Journal interviews a 90-year old man who is still living a
resilient life as he continues participating in a competetive sport. Also included is
what does it mean to be "home" for the holidays.
- The Heroic Journal - Volume 12 - November 2009 - Special Edition Veterans
This month's newsletter is focused on the Heroic Journey of the veterans and combat veteran's everywhere. Included in this edition are two interviews: a Vietnam veteran who now gives his time to help others return from combat and a child warrior in a war-torn part of Africa. Also included, national resources for veterans.
- The Heroic Journal - Volume 10 - September 2009 - Economic Resilience & Robert Fitts
This month, we look at the life challenge of a successful stockbroker, the father of twins, after he experienced a debilitating stroke. His journey of healing is inspiring and uplifting.
Also, one year after the global financial crisis, a look at resilience, and a reminder from others, that companies and individuals can get through, and even thrive after, professional and financial crisis.
- The Heroic Journal - Volume 9 - August 2009 - Living Your Resilient Life
This month's newsletter focuses on another type of heroic journey: the journey from victim to thriver after childhood trauma.
- Statistics indicate that 20-30% of all people, male and female, may experience a violation much like is described in this edition today. This type of trauma knows no cultural, socio-economic, educational boundaries.
- Mary E. Schocke's story is one that shows one of several ways people get through difficult life events and Schocke shows that people can and do heal from those events. Mary is a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Middle Tennessee area.
- The Heroic Journal - Volume 8 - July 2009 - The Stories of Wilma Jensen & Dave Barr
Eighty year old Dr. Wilma Jensen thought her life and career was over, when a health issue forced her into retirement, the selling of her home, moving into a care facility and a life she didn't recognize. At 80, she is now touring the world, leading Master Classes at some of the world's finest music schools.
Dave Barr, Vietnam veteran, author of two books, Guinness Book of World Records holder and double-amputee, did not let his "disability" stop him. Read about his unique round-the-world adventure and more.
Bernie Goggins was a successful business owner simply mowing his grass one day. His life changed with a Traumatic Brain Injury. See how Bernie got through the recovery and the gifts he developed along the way.
Jeanne Moses, a community activist, was diagnosed with cancer in multiple organs. See what continues to help her laugh and love as she LIVES with cancer.
Professor Henry Smiley died one night after a fall. He tells, in his own words, what he has learned in the years since he was revived.
Internationally acclaimed broadcaster and author, did not have the natural gift of speech. As an extremely shy young boy, with a serious speech impediment, Jerry took matters in his own hands and found ways to transcend his challenges and say "yes!" to life.
