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ORDINARY PEOPLE LIVING
YOURTAKE
What would you say is your greatest source of happiness?
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“My dogs. I have 5, all rescues, all loved forever now.” —DA Oliver
"I am at my happiest when I am with my three sons—doesn’t happen as often as I would like as they live in different parts of the world to me." —Helen Rowe
"Sweet children, family, friends, my garden, observing nature and all art forms. Gratitude!" —Donna Laufer
"Fresh air, clear water, a beautiful sky ...the awe of observing the natural world."
—Amber Gravitt
“My family. Those I inherited by blood and those I've chosen over the last 50 some years.”
—Terri Henry
“Watching my husband laugh at something I said.” —Judy Marksteiner
“Riding with my motorcycle and swimming.” —Silvia Maritsch-Rager
“Playing music with my friends.” —Cathy Bourner
“Doing something for someone else... small acts of kindness.” —Audrey Clarke
NOTE FROM THE CEO
Do you have resilience? More than a popular buzzword, resilience is the psychological strength to cope with stress and hardship. It’s critically important as we age because it makes us better able to rebuild our lives after setbacks of any kind. The good news is that we all have the ability to develop resilience. The bad news is that we have to earn it by overcoming challenges. The road to resilience is paved with hardship.
If you want to continue living an active, engaged life and want to keep having adventures and spending time with those you love—doing what you love—resilience is critical. Unfortunately, having resilience doesn't mean you’ll experience less distress, grief, or anxiety. It just means that you have the healthy coping skills that will allow you to not just bounce back but to emerge stronger than ever.
In this issue of the Growing Bolder Digital Digest, Amy Sweezey profiles Chris Ross, a man who originally tried to mask his pain with substance abuse before finding sobriety, a new career, and a new way to make a difference in the lives of others. Ross is a great example of the importance and power of resilience. He’s a great example of Growing Bolder.
