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Defining Friendship

Submitted by Eric Swenson on October 13, 2010 - 7:22am

What is a friend?  Here’s one definition from the Oxford Dictionary: “…a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection….”

 

My definition of a friend is broader – he or she is one who will listen to another person's cares and concerns, will share stories and jokes, and will not judge while doing so. A friend is someone who will help pick up the pieces when they hit the ground, and will try to lift you up instead of put you down. 

 

That is a true friend.

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Less Equals More

Submitted by Eric Swenson on September 1, 2010 - 7:27am

I recently had a meeting with a support person in my company, and he admitted he is struggling with time management. I said, welcome to the world of information overload!  Now, let's talk about a solution.

There has been an alarming trend the last five years of people collapsing under the weight of too many burdens. Are you allowing the “busy-ness” of the world to control your life? And, if so, are you willing to give up a few things in your lifestyle to have more peace and a balanced life?Read more

Do You Have a Case of “Bad Attitude?”

Submitted by Eric Swenson on July 13, 2010 - 8:17pm

Many members of the U.S. Paralympics hockey team are missing both of their legs. They play hockey sitting on a custom dish and single blade and skate with both arms using shortened sticks. It's incredible to watch. This year the team won the gold medal. The goalie, Steve Cash, had a never-before-recorded shutout, blocking 33 goals. As a former athlete, I was blown away, and I thought about my wimpy attitude at times for having a sore knee. Ouch. Watching the game put things into proper perspective.
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