Many of use go through life believing that we're "self-made." We don't think enough about the others who have listened to us, given freely of their time, money and help. We don't have an "attitude of gratitude." That point was driven home this morning when I heard a woman (let's call her Jennifer) speak about her life. Her father abused her, her mother and siblings. She went through a life of homelessness, abuse and trauma until in her late teens. She spoke candidly about how she became … [Read more...]