Tag Archives: Overcoming your Past

Changing the Story

Posted on March 30, 2016 by vanbytheriver

There are patterns in life that we notice. For my family, Spring has always been a difficult season. I’ve written about it a lot. The Madness of March, Good Friday, Longwood, The Final Gift are just a few posts that address tragedy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Inspiration, Random Thoughts, Writing | Tagged Family Tragedy, Loss, Mood, Optimism, Overcoming your Past, Renewal, Spring, Turning the Page, WordPress Posts | 49 Comments

Beyond Pain

Posted on January 15, 2015 by vanbytheriver

It is true that there is nothing new in the universe. Everything that has been done or said has been done or said before. Sometimes….way before. As in the Roman Empire. Scholar, Emperor, Military Leader (121–180 AD), Marcus Aurelius was … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Inspiration, Writing | Tagged Childhood trauma, Hope, Intellectual, Marcus Aurelius, Overcoming your Past, Perseverance, Philosopher, Recovery, Roman Emperor | Leave a comment

Lost in Barnes and Noble

Posted on October 14, 2014 by vanbytheriver

As a child, it was the library. A place of quiet, solitude and books, the kind you could smell as soon as you walked in. It was a place to do research, a place to dream, a place to … Continue reading →