Category Archives: Overcoming Loss

Smile

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Spencer C. Young

For most readers of this blog, the Fall (or Autumnal) Equinox occurs when the orbit, rotation and pitch of the planet earth moves the midpoint of the high noon sun below the earth’s equator from the Northern hemisphere to the Southern … Continue reading →

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Look For The Silver Lining

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Spencer C. Young

If you have encountered a devastating setback, and wondered “why me?”, along with an accompanying feeling of being isolated, at least take heart in the fact that you are NOT alone in such an experience.  We’ve all encountered this.  But … Continue reading →

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When All You See Is Red

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Spencer C. Young

The color RED is one of the three primary colors, which means it represents the foundation upon which all other colors are based.  This is the case for most human beings, at least those who are sighted and not “color blind”, because … Continue reading →

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Here’s To The Crazy Ones . . .

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Spencer C. Young

Steve Jobs has been often described as “the modern day Thomas Edison” in the context of innovations that have improved the quality of life for countless others — for example, personal computers (Apple II), word processing (MacIntosh), music players (iPod), computer … Continue reading →

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Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Spencer C. Young

In his now famous commencement address to the Stanford University Class of 2005, Steve Jobs (CEO and founder of Apple and Pixar) recounted three anecdotes that meaningfully shaped the life of this renowned entrepreneur [and later found to be instrumental to one of … Continue reading →

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The Time To Roar

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

When is the optimal time to “roar”? Before answering, let’s clarify what is meant by this figure of speech.  Although the images of Lions and Tigers featured in this blog post might suggest a crazy notion of making a long, … Continue reading →

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If You Yearn For A Loved One . . .

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

. . . feeling sad and alone, look up to the heavens and sense you’re at home.  And those who are skeptical or wondering “why?”, give a glance to this video and then look to the sky. [Perhaps a poet, … Continue reading →

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