Please read Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 4 and Part 5 for context. Thank you. Craig To break free from the cocoon the butterfly needs to undergo a struggle. To fly the butterfly has to free itself from the confines of the cocoon. To free itself from the cocoon the butterfly has to expand its wings. To find freedom the butterfly needs to expand it's wings with enough force to break … [Read more...]
Freedom, Courage and the Flight of the Butterfly — Revisited — Part 1
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Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. Thank you my friend. Several years ago I wrote an article that was widely read at the time. Over the past several days I have felt impressed to revisit that article. I will revisit that article below and add to its original content. Isn’t it great to be alive … [Read more...]
Relationships, Conflict and Peace Part 1
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Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. I am honored by your presence. Yesterday evening, while meeting with a group of friends the discussion of relationships,conflict and peace was introduced. When the time came for me to share from my experience, strength and hope, these are some of the thoughts that I … [Read more...]
Fulfilling Your Destiny…regardless Part 2 of 2
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Please read Part 1 of 2 for context. Thank you. Who minimized and marginalized my vision and mission is not important. What is important is that I allowed their comments and perspective to distract my vision and mission. With my awareness I have been able to re-set my course and regain my center. Although I am powerless over what other people say and do, I am not … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury — The Power to Change a Life Part 2 of 3
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Please read Part 1 and Part 3 for context. Thank you. My head / brain injury has equipped me -- along with my educational and experiential back ground -- to fulfill a unique roll of service to my world. My circumstances have given meaning to my life. You may be asking yourself, "What has this got to do with me?" Well I have some extradorinary news for you my friend. Your … [Read more...]