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COURAGEOUS TIMES NEWSLETTER
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Recent Issues of Courageous Times Catch up on courage – check out Judy's recent bits of inspiration: December 2011Courage is not the absence of fear, but the management of it. I share five ideas for staying strong and keeping a positive outlook. PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Clara Barton, who tended the Civil War wounded and founded the American Red Cross. November 2011History shows us that great change is made when someone takes a stand. Join me in pledging to support issues that are meaningful to you! PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Maria Sklodowska Curie, the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. October 2011In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, I share ten "pink" facts, from ancient Egyptian trivia to practical breast health advice. PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Mahalia Jackson, a gospel singer who stayed true to her roots and brought inspiration to performers everywhere. September 2011The concept of sacrifice can bring to mind dramatic images of famous figures, but ordinary people sacrifice every day. Remember that your sacrifices take courage! PLUS: This month we remember the courage and sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, and in the decade since. July 2011We all have our trials, and thinking about ourselves not as victims but as chosen ones makes a huge difference. I share five reasons to call yourself chosen. PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Julia McWilliams Child, who supported WWII troops in the OSS before a career change found her teaching us all to cook. June 2011Humans in general, and Americans in particular, have a history of facing challenges alone. So sometimes asking for help is the most courageous act of all. I share my five reasons for taking that leap. PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Lena Horne, who courageously supported our African-American troops in WWII.
May 2011Experience. We all have it. But have you thought to give credit to your particularly tough experiences – for the courage they've inspired in you? PLUS: Now you can sign up for Shades of Courage blog posts via email. April 2011Facing the shock of a breast cancer diagnosis, it's time for me to take my own advice and face my personal challenges with courage. I'm ready to eat this elephant, one bite at a time. Let's be courageous together! March 2011Let's toast Title IX, which guaranteed gender equality in school athletics. And while we're at it, let's remember to toast ourselves! February 2011Join me for a delicious meal of courage, full of the ingredients you need to handle life's challenges, be they bite-size or super-sized. January 2011This January, let's try out some courage-boosting ideas for this year, instead of lamenting unfulfilled goals from last year. December 2010What can we learn from Ebineezer Scrooge? How to look at the ghosts of our past, present and future with courage. November 2010What do you have to be thankful for this year? Let me tell you why I'm thankful for wrinkles, grey hair, bulging closets and cobwebs. October 2010What did Marian, Ellen, and Nancy do? They started organizations with far-reaching positive effects on women – one woman at a time. September 2010Sometimes, things – and people – are not what they seem. It takes courage to look beyond labels to the real human being within. August 2010Inspired by the novel Candide, in which our hero is prompted to look for the silver lining, I provide a two-step, silver-lining-finding process. July 2010Sailing is such an enjoyable pastime, but did you realize it's also a terrific metaphor for exercising courage? I'll explain why. June 2010July 4th is right around the corner, and I've got a Personal Bill of Rights with ten personal amendments to share with you. April 2010Got a particularly nasty (metaphorical) dragon to slay in your life? Need some tools to boost your courage? I've got five, and I'm sharing. March 2010Crocuses are blooming, a reminder that spring is a time for new opportunities – all you need is the courage to find them! February 2010Look at the essence of your life – the minute details that really define people, places and objects. It may seem scary, but it's rewarding. January 2010Get ready for a whole new decade! Let's put together a Reverse Resume and take stock of our life experiences to help us get the life we want. December 2009Get a sneak peek at my letter to Santa, in which I ask for a nail, a candle, a flower seed, a pot to plant it in, a lump of coal, and a feather – and find out what these unique gifts symbolize. November 2009We never learn about the pilgrim-esses around Thanksgiving – I talk about their courage in the face of the vast unknown that was the New World. October 2009In honor of the spooky month, I offer three tricks (that our minds play on us) and three treats (courageous ways to overcome our tricky minds)! September 2009Remembering past moments when you've exhibited courage can help you be courageous now, by reminding you of what you've already accomplished. July 2009Recently I took my own advice and asked "What's the worst that could happen?" – and it helped me summon the courage I needed. June 2009We just can't do it all alone. Remember to look for lighthouses – people and things that can help guide you on your path. May 2009Does the idea of change stop you in your tracks? I offer some advice to help you manage change with grace and without stress. April 2009In a tough economy, it pays to "toot your own horn." I outline practical steps for doing so, whether you're working or looking for work. March 2009 Choosing misery is easy, and ensures you'll be miserable. Aiming for happiness instead takes courage, and provides great rewards. February 2009This Valentine's Day, consider the courage it takes to declare love, whether it's love of a person, a country, or an unpopular philosophy. January 2009 Happy New Year! As I look at my pristine, snow-covered yard, I wonder what courageous acts 2009 will inspire. November 2008 As you assess your ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner, think about what courageous qualities you already possess. October 2008 Failing is not fatal; in fact it proves you're alive: if you're not failing, you're not trying, you're not stretching, you're not learning. September 2008Think of fear of the unknown as a birthday present; you don't know what you'll get till you open it – and it might be great! August 2008Like my mother's prized tea cup collection, courage can be used every day, instead of waiting for a special occasion. July 2008Six months into 2008, it's time to check the status of your New Year's resolutions. June 2008As July 4 approaches, it's time to celebrate the courage to be free. May 2008It's almost Mother's Day, and mothers top the superhero charts. April 2008The Courage Summit explores "The Ugly Duckling," the NFL, and Iceland.
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