Cowritten by Zamfira Parincu and Tchiki Davis. There is a famous saying that “Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.” It suggests that pain is an inevitable part of life; suffering, however, ...

Those of you who follow my blog know that I suffered a stroke in 2018. (You can read my post about that here.) Immediately following the stroke, I spent three weeks in a sub-acute rehabilitation ...

When your toddler has a meltdown, parents might feel embarrassed or frustrated. But accepting the reality of situation, and ...

There exists a longstanding philosophy called radical acceptance. It’s a life practice really. A method of engaging life’s challenges in a more productive way. It entails really looking at something ...

Is radical acceptance the key to getting through tantrums, meltdowns, and other toddler struggles? How does it work?

There is nothing like the holidays. The people you love gathered around, sharing meals painstakingly prepared, catching up on what’s new, and reminiscing about your favorite memories together. It’s a ...

Green bean casserole, dark meat turkey, pecan pie and the upcoming Knoxville City Council meeting. These are all things I'm looking forward to this week. So normal and relatable, right? I think we're ...

My late friend Jim Rainey was one of the toughest leaders I ever knew. When he was hired to lead a giant agribusiness enterprise, the organization had for years been hemorrhaging millions in operating ...