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“God never closes a door without opening a window. But we have to look for it.” – Sarah Mahoney”
“Getting up and putting on your shoes after a disaster is a badge of honor.” -- Dr. Thomas Demaria”
“Breathing is our primary nonverbal language.”
“The second gift––patience––helps us deal with not knowing how long this is going to last.”
“Patience allows you to shift attention in a positive way.”
“We have to expect the unexpected and keep going, even without a map or direction.”
“It’s impossible to predict how the heart heals or how long it is going to take.”
“It may not be elegant but it’s true: There is no place for bullshit in a disaster zone.”
“Catastrophic events serve a higher purpose.”
“Empathy connects us to another person’s experience without judgment.”
“Moving forward requires us to reframe our basic assumptions about life.”
“Mother Earth is always giving, even if it’s a lesson. She is always giving.” –Tiokasin Ghosthorse”
“Whatever the circumstance, there are seeds of meaning, even to our very last breath.”