Raise your hand if you find it tough to make friends. If your arm rose faster than you drink your morning coffee, know that you’re not alone. A recent survey reveals that 70% of adults find it tough to make new besties. So, when Lindsey Thompson first started the Facebook group … [Read more...] about Get Outside Your Bubble: Make New Friends
Passions
Volunteering: “I can do that.”
When you lay your head on your pillow tonight you may not think too much about your bed, but Tom Recktenwald does. He thinks about all the children in our city who don’t have a bed to sleep in each night. As president of the Louisville West Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Tom … [Read more...] about Volunteering: “I can do that.”
Finding Joy Through Gems
As we transition from one stage of life to another, we are often called to develop different interests and discover different intentions. Carol Leist says such a transition point came when she retired as an IT project leader for GE Appliances. “I started questioning where I … [Read more...] about Finding Joy Through Gems
John Boel: Finding Meaning In Work And Play
The meaning we find in our lives gives us a sense of purpose, the courage to handle setbacks, and the resilience to try, try again. Finding this purpose, however, can sometimes be as tricky as locating that last clean coffee cup in your office’s kitchen. Still, there are ways to … [Read more...] about John Boel: Finding Meaning In Work And Play
Finding Peace On The River
“I love my boat,” Bob Owings begins, “and I can tell you many reasons why it’s so special to me.” As a proud husband and father of three emerging adults, owner of a bustling family business, active church and community volunteer, and avid U.S. and world traveler, Bob’s life is … [Read more...] about Finding Peace On The River