This week, as the U.S. election approaches, I’ve been reflecting on what to discuss. Conversations with people across the country reveal that many are influenced by sensational headlines, often taken out of context, rather than seeking a fuller understanding of the issues at hand. While this episode airs on Election Day, I encourage everyone to look beyond quick snippets and investigate the truth behind damaging claims before forming their opinions in any area of their lives. ⁠https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=126685

This week, as the U.S. election approaches, I’ve been reflecting on what to discuss. Conversations with people across the country reveal that many are influenced by sensational headlines, often taken out of context, rather than seeking a fuller understanding of the issues at hand. While this episode airs on Election Day, I encourage everyone to look beyond quick snippets and investigate the truth behind damaging claims before forming their opinions in any area of their lives. https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=126685

Elizabeth’s volunteer work with The Immigrant Story, a small nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, inspired her to write I Lived to Tell the World. Through her involvement, she heard powerful stories of resilience and hope from immigrants and refugees who had overcome incredible challenges. These experiences deepened her appreciation for the courage and strength it takes to start anew in a foreign country and motivated her to honor these narratives. Her book serves as a testament to these remarkable individuals, capturing their enduring spirit and the invaluable lessons they impart.

https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=126592

Elizabeth’s volunteer work with The Immigrant Story, a small nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, inspired her to write I Lived to Tell the World. Through her involvement, she heard powerful stories of resilience and hope from immigrants and refugees who had overcome incredible challenges. These experiences deepened her appreciation for the courage and strength it takes to start anew in a foreign country and motivated her to honor these narratives. Her book serves as a testament to these remarkable individuals, capturing their enduring spirit and the invaluable lessons they impart.

https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=126592

The Middle East powder keg, ignited by the Hamas terrorist’s bloody attack on Israel nearly a year ago, now appears ready to explode. Iran has launched over 180 missiles into Israel, pushing the entire Middle East closer to a regionwide war. Meanwhile, a ground offensive into Lebanon is underway. Israeli forces are following up their stunning attacks on Hezbollah terrorist’s pagers and walkie-talkies with deadly airstrikes on key Hezbollah strongholds. Israeli forces have effectively wiped out most of Hezbollah’s key leadership and a top leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran in July. ⁠https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=126612

The Middle East powder keg, ignited by the Hamas terrorist’s bloody attack on Israel nearly a year ago, now appears ready to explode. Iran has launched over 180 missiles into Israel, pushing the entire Middle East closer to a regionwide war. Meanwhile, a ground offensive into Lebanon is underway. Israeli forces are following up their stunning attacks on Hezbollah terrorist’s pagers and walkie-talkies with deadly airstrikes on key Hezbollah strongholds. Israeli forces have effectively wiped out most of Hezbollah’s key leadership and a top leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran in July. https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=126612

Coming-Of-Age Book Series Helps Middle-Graders Navigate The Challenges Of Growing Up

Amy Meislin Pollack, author of The Adventures of Jelly Bean series? Ever since she was in fourth grade – back in 1960 – Amy Meislin Pollack was writing and telling stories about a character named Jelly Bean. She never stopped telling those stories, sharing them with her students over a teaching career that spanned 40+ years. She shared them with her three children when they were younger – and then with her seven grandchildren. Now her stories have been made available to everyone with the recent publishing of two coming-of-age books intended for middle-graders.

https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=126573

Coming-Of-Age Book Series Helps Middle-Graders Navigate The Challenges Of Growing Up

Amy Meislin Pollack, author of The Adventures of Jelly Bean series? Ever since she was in fourth grade – back in 1960 – Amy Meislin Pollack was writing and telling stories about a character named Jelly Bean. She never stopped telling those stories, sharing them with her students over a teaching career that spanned 40+ years. She shared them with her three children when they were younger – and then with her seven grandchildren. Now her stories have been made available to everyone with the recent publishing of two coming-of-age books intended for middle-graders.

https://selfdiscoverywisdom.com/?p=126573