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Compassion and Empathy

Story with a Message

Release Date: 10/15/2023

Happy Mother's Day! show art Happy Mother's Day!

Story with a Message

I realize there are some bad mothers out there, and this day evokes anything but happiness for some.  But I had a different experience.  I was blessed with a Mom who is the equivalent of an angel.  I get what author Mitch Albom says in his book For One More Day:  "I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know." A decade ago, I wrote an email to my Mom.  It was never intended for anyone's eyes other than hers.  But I feel like it's worth sharing on this Mother's Day 2024.  Perhaps you'll share similar sentiments...

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An Obit to Remember show art An Obit to Remember

Story with a Message

I may have messed up.  I've already revealed the subject of today's message:  an obituary.  I know.  I know.  You like an obituary like you enjoy a root canal.  But before you pass on today's pod, give it a chance. It's not just any obit.  If you give it half a chance, you might discover it's "an obit to remember."   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the music. The beautiful sunset background of the "Story with a...

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The Oak, the Willow & the Cactus show art The Oak, the Willow & the Cactus

Story with a Message

A young woman burdened with troubles finds inspiration and wisdom from nature. Sometimes insight to our problems is as close as the backyard. Curious? Listen to today's pod   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the music. The beautiful sunset background of the "Story with a Message" image is a royalty-free pic provided by  on . Click  for a direct link to the pic.

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Tear Down the Walls! show art Tear Down the Walls!

Story with a Message

I'll never forget President Ronald Reagan standing before the Brandenburg Gate of the Berlin Wall, and saying, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"  What an iconic statement!  Truth is, we have a few walls of our own that need dismantaling.   Listen to today's podcast, and we'll talk about it.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the music. The beautiful sunset background of the "Story with a Message" image is a royalty-free pic provided...

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Crossed Swords to Common Ground show art Crossed Swords to Common Ground

Story with a Message

How do sworn enemies become friends?  Listen to this week's podcast as we explore the unlikely bond between two rivals who by surprise discover common ground and forge an unexpected friendship.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the music. The beautiful sunset background of the "Story with a Message" image is a royalty-free pic provided by  on . Click  for a direct link to the pic.

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It Happened at a Gravesite in Biloxi show art It Happened at a Gravesite in Biloxi

Story with a Message

Wayne Dyer was an incredible human being. His inspirational books and motivational speeches helped us understand the power of our thoughts and beliefs to shape our reality. He also helped us understand the potential for personal transformation through spiritual growth. Dyer experienced quite the transformation himself while standing at a gravesite in Mississippi. Listen to today's podcast to hear the entire story.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the...

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Happy Meal Heaven show art Happy Meal Heaven

Story with a Message

Someone said, "Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life."  Today's podcast tells a story that illustrates this truth.   I hope you'll give it a listen.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the music. The beautiful sunset background of the "Story with a Message" image is a royalty-free pic provided by  on . Click  for a direct link to the pic.

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That's All That Matters show art That's All That Matters

Story with a Message

At first, I thought about making a few comments on the message of today's podcast here in the show notes, but I don't want to give it away.  As a matter of fact, the message comes as somewhat of a surprise in the story.   So, listen to the podcast, and get ready for a twist in a narrative that is already too cute.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the music. The beautiful sunset background of the "Story with a Message" image is a royalty-free...

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What's In You? show art What's In You?

Story with a Message

"What's in a name" is a famous line from English literature.  No doubt, that's an important question, but perhaps there's an even more important inquiry. Listen to today's podcast and we'll talk about it.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the music. The beautiful sunset background of the "Story with a Message" image is a royalty-free pic provided by  on . Click  for a direct link to the pic.

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The Resolve of a 70 Year-Old show art The Resolve of a 70 Year-Old

Story with a Message

Someone just turned 70 years old! And on the anniversary of his seven decade on earth, he made a determined resolution. Curious? Listen to today's podcast to learn "The Resolve of a 70 Year-Old."   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on . Clink  for a direct link to the music. The beautiful sunset background of the "Story with a Message" image is a royalty-free pic provided by  on . Click  for a direct link to the pic.

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Compassion and empathy enable us to connect with and support those who are hurting. Compassion helps us to recognize and alleviate the sufferings of others. Empathy helps us to understand the emotions and perspectives of those who are hurting.

Today's podcast is the story of someone you'll know who experienced unbearable humiliation and hurt. She says compassion and empathy saved her.

 

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The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
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