By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Writer “How can you just stand there? Why don’t you say something”? We have all heard these words, which are usually spoken when someone needs support and by-standers remain silent. The Jewish community, traditionally ravished by ...
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By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Writer And Jesus wept. These are very sobering words from the Bible, which remind us that there is no shame in crying. Late last month, I conducted a three-hour workshop, focusing on the plight of Black ...
Read More »Why Perch Like A Chicken When You Are Capable Of Soaring Like An Eagle?
By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Writer The title of my recently published book — Why Perch Like A Chick When You Can Soar Like An Eagle? — challenges everyone to get out of their comfort zone and prepare for life, even ...
Read More »Ten Ways To Indulge And Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
By Melanie Gregg and Danielle Defries Guest Writers Before the holidays ruin your wellness plan and make you turn as green as the Grinch, try these 10 ways to help you stay on track and keep your festive spirit. Often we feel ...
Read More »Feeling Unmotivated? Removing This Word From Your Vocabulary Will Inspire You
By Carol Tuttle Guest Writer I want you to pause for a moment and think of that thing you needed or wanted to do this year—but it’s December and you still haven’t gotten around to yet, and you keep putting ...
Read More »You Can Motivate Yourself
By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Writer As we all know, Monday mornings find a lot of us not feeling very motivated; wishing that the weekend could have been extended. However, life goes on! Let us remember that despite our lethargic spirit, ...
Read More »You Are Already Powerful; Own It!
By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Writer Here is a quick question for you: Do you believe that you are a powerful person? I hope you do; because everyone has specific kinds of power, although it might not be recognized, discussed, or ...
Read More »Exercise Is Medicine; And Doctors Are Prescribing It
By Dr. Scott Lear Contributing Writer There is a movement afoot (pun intended) to get more people exercising by involving their family doctors. In the United Kingdom, the government recently released Moving Medicine — an online resource to help doctors ...
Read More »How To Overcome Your Silence And Speak Out
By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Writer Although you have heard the adage that “silence is golden” it is still the responsibility of caring people to speak up when injustice is being done, and when information is necessary to alleviate negative actions. ...
Read More »Start Building Your Future; Do Something, Now!
By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Writer Are you at a stage, where you have been contemplating changes to your life but has not taken action? If so, stop procrastinating and take action. Make a decision and just DO IT! Recently, I ...
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