by Beth Lueders | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective
One of my greatest joys as a writer is reconnecting with someone I interviewed for an article years earlier. Recently, I enjoyed this honor when I talked with Lt. Col. (retired) Brian Birdwell. Brian is a 9/11 Pentagon survivor. American Airlines Flight 77 was...
by Beth Lueders | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog Post, Perspective
I see your courage. I do. You work hard to steady your family, your work, your health and your finances. I see your courage when you sacrifice sleep to catch up on yesterday’s to-dos. When you bravely give to others even if your own tank is dipping toward low. Yes,...
by Beth Lueders | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog Post, Perspective, Resilience
Pain is not a welcomed guest for most of us. I know, the “no pain, no gain” fitness mantra has its intended purpose, but who really appreciates screaming muscles and throbbing joints? Who gets giddy over gritting your teeth in agony? Certainly not me....
by Beth Lueders | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog Post
7. Joy will emerge in the struggle. Joy in loss, in pain, in suffering? Really? I’ve seen joy nudge its way through many a solemn event. School shootings. Nuclear explosions. Car fatalities. Natural disasters. I’ve interviewed hundreds of hurting people around the...
