Resilience

Note: This is the second of a two-part series

It's the end and the beginning. It's the end of the year, and it's the beginning of a new year, and all of us have a choice: we can look backwards and dwell on the triumphs and tragedies, the victories and the defeats regarding what last year brought, or we can look forward--- toward the new year and into our future---to what possibilities, opportunities, visions or dreams the new year may hold for us.

Let me invite you to look forward. Peak into the future and look at what lies yonder for you, especially during this coming year.

Dear Neil: In the past several months, I have lost my job, have been unsuccessful in getting another one---and my house is getting foreclosed upon. All of this has put tremendous strain on both our family and our relationship. I find myself having a hard time staying focused and being productive, largely because I feel like I'm a failure. What would you advise someone in my shoes?

Unable to Stay Strong in Texas