A Mother’s Choice to Love & Sacrifice
At a young age, I learned countless lessons through simple observations in life. Many lessons profoundly influenced on me, molding…
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My Drive to Peace
The dreadful feeling was growing. Sitting in my car at the red traffic light with my hands white knuckled at…
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Are You in Love With You?
About 16 years ago, I was ready to jump-start my life. I signed up for a weekend retreat offered by…
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Unforgettable Vegas Memory on the 4th of July
Imagine you’re in Las Vegas at one of the biggest casino-hotels, celebrating on the 4th of July. What comes to…
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My Fight for Life After My Near-Death Experience
“You could be the next Barbara Walters,” my mom told me growing up. It wasn’t long before I believed her.…
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A Whole New World After Captivity
Growing up, I couldn’t resist playing like an everyday child. I ended up breaking and fracturing my bones a total…
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How I Accomplished the Impossible in 90 Days
I belong to a women’s CEO professional accountability group called Make it to a Million (MITAM). We collaborate, support, energize,…
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How Adversity Made Me Stronger
During World War II, the Empire of Japan occupied the Philippines from 1942 to 1945. I was only four years old…
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When Life Turns Upside Down
My husband and I have been together since we were 18. The moment I saw him, I was immediately attracted and…
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How To Feel Limitless
At a recent event, a woman asked me, “How would you describe yourself in one word?” I replied with no…
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Positioning Youth for Great Success
Kids are smart. They are far more perceptive and intuitive than most people realize. When it comes to the way…
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Get Off the Treadmill of Life
Nobody wants to become a robot, but we make choices to fill our lives with busy activity. We develop routines…
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Come, Let Me Show You the Light
As my mother and I were sorting through her attic one day, we came across a picture I had drawn…
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Be a Dream Maker for Others
At the age of nine, I designed my own home along with its furnishings with Mrs. Pink Erickson. Whenever I…
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Nourish The Body & Feed The Soul
One of my earliest food memories in Sri Lanka was when I was nine years old, stuck in my neighbor’s…
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Do Something You Think You Can’t
As a mother, I really enjoyed and appreciated the time I was able to be a stay-at-home mom with my…
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I Grew Up Rich But Didn’t Know It
I grew up a rich kid. My parents passed along to me the most precious gifts. I'm not talking about…
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How to Lead When Lives Depend on You
I was a paramedic in Illinois for five years in my early 20’s before a compelling career opportunity presented itself. It involved…
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You Will Overcome & Carry On
Grandma Veronica was one of the top 15 oldest Americans in the United States. “Slow down,” she’d often say, “and…
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Our Three Steps to Lovin’ Life
About two years ago, my husband stopped me one night and said, “Tiffini, I’m not happy. I can’t do this…
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Why I Left My Corporate Job to Work with Children
My best childhood memories did not come from home. They came from Cape May, New Jersey when I’d visit my…
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How I Made My Dreams Come True
I grew up in Manila, Philippines as the third oldest of ten kids. When I was a teenager, every summer…
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My Choice in the Waters of Death
I served in the Peace Corps stationed in Belize, Central America from 1989 to 1991. As part of my training, I…
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Today May Very Well Be Your Perfect Day
Looking back, one of my strongest memories is my 38th birthday out at the farm. The whole family was there: my…
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When You’re Serious About Forgiveness, Read This
Warning. This story is not for the faint of heart. It is for those who want to let go of pain…
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If you’re in the midst of something now, remember it shall pass
I had a very good childhood. I grew up with a lot of love from my family, lots of cousins,…
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