Tough Mudder

“Don’t quit!”“Keep going!” And my personal favorite, “You’re going to feel amazing when you finish!” These were just a few of the statements made by several of the event and medical staff that were stationed around the course at the Tri-State Tough Mudder 2013. I learned several things that morning and a few stood out to me: •    Encouragement goes a long way •    Teamwork makes the dream work •    There...

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Examine Your Assumptions

Assumptions are a powerful thing.  If we assume something, for example that it will rain today, it affects how we plan for that day.  You might grab an umbrella, reschedule a hike, or cancel a trip to the beach.  Let's go deeper than just how it affects our day-planner.  Merriam-Webster defines assumption in the following ways: 1 : a taking to or upon oneself <the assumption of a new position> 2 : the act...

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Be a Christmas Miracle!

I love working for The Salvation Army!  No one day is ever the same and knowing that on a daily basis we as a team with our volunteers are helping many individuals and families throughout New Jersey with their basic needs.  October is here already and the Christmas countdown is on...only 76 days to Christmas! Christmas is by far the most busy time for our officers, employees and volunteers at The Salvation Army.  Unfortunately...

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The Full Truth

(written on September 19) I saw Sha yesterday. We talked for the first time in ten long, feels-like-forever-ago days since he left the hospital. He asked why I didn't stop by Rite Aid earlier, having seen me pass it nearly every day. I told him part of the truth, then the full truth. "I'm always running late for work when I drive by...and I'm hurt. It hurts to see you back here." I asked him what happened, how he went from all in to...

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