A moment of ONE is lined by TWO A SLM Conversation with Shari Hunter, founder of the Two Cafe & Boutique (Helping the world see the strengths and greatness in individuals with exceptionalities such as Down syndrome and autism) Two are better than one. We lift each other up. As Shari Hunter, the guest of this episode, says "we can do it TWO-get This idea of TWO is the inspiration for the name Two Café & Boutique ("the Two") in Chagrin Falls, …
A moment of FEELING BROKEN is lined by FEELING BLESSED
Have you ever felt broken? A SLM conversation with KAREN MEYER The guest of this SLM episode, Karen Myer, and I go back several years. We worked in the same law firm and we have an inside joke about Thursdays. During this one 6-month or so period in 2009, we were absolutely inundated with work. I would have a stress meltdown at her desk every Thursday. One week, I was so stressed and we had so many deadlines that I couldn't even articulate anything other than "But Karen, It's Thursday!" Since …
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A moment of REFLECTION is lined by LOVE – 2020 edition
A moment of REFLECTION is Lined by LOVED A SLM conversation with Rob & Kerry Silver Lining Moments: a space for conversations, feelings, and ideas that expand love and light My husband Rob helps me look back at 2020. We talk about all my Silver Lining Moments guest this year. As I recall these conversations and think of my guests, I am once again renewed in spirit and hope by their positive insight and impact. If you haven't had a chance to listen to these episodes, you may want to …
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A moment of SCIENCE is lined by SUPPORT
A moment of SCIENCE is Lined by SUPPORT A SLM conversation with Kerry Flaherty Walia Silver Lining Moments: a space for conversations, feelings, and ideas that expand love and light Scientists are silver linings for humanity. In a year filled with uncertainty, loss, and fear, they gave us guidance, confidence, and a plan forward. They gave us hope. In the year of the pandemic, science has filled our screens and has become a part of our everyday lives. We have watched press conferences with …
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A moment of HATE is lined by HEALING
A moment of HATE is lined by HEALING A SLM conversation with Arlene Kline Silver Lining Moments: a space for conversations, feelings, and ideas that expand love and light "Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King, Jr. I have read this quote many times. I believe its truth. It's one thing to read these words and agree with them; it's another to live by these words. The first part is easy; the second part, not so much. How we do we live …
A moment of FEELING LOST is lined by NATURE
A moment of FEELING LOST is lined by NATURE A SLM conversation with Bart Scholtissen Silver Lining Moments: a space for conversations, feelings, and ideas that expand love and light In the episode, Bart Scholtissen shares his journey back to himself from a place focused on pleasing others. We discuss times in which we felt alone, disconnected from ourselves and others, and stuck but afraid of moving forward. I am guessing that many can resonate with these feelings this year. Bart has a Ph.D. …
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A moment of UPHEAVAL and UNREST is lined by CHANGE and GROWTH
A SLM Special Edition: Bonus Conversation with Henry Yampolsky Silver Lining Moments a space for conversations, thoughts, and ideas that expand love and light We are in a pivotal moment. The killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and the many before them, the peaceful protests, the riots, the looting, the different positions bombarding us by our leaders, pundits, and the media, and all the reactions touted on social media have forced us to look at our world and ourselves. Yes, we are …
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A moment of ART is lined by HAVING A VOICE
A SLM conversation with Wijitra Tretrakul "Tra" Silver Lining Moments: a space for conversations, thoughts, and ideas that expand love and light Sometimes, we just need to be heard. By listening to someone, without judgment or distraction, you are telling them, very clearly and very powerfully, that they matter. And, sometimes, that is all that is needed for transformational change. Tra is a person who after you speak with you are filled with positive energy. She uses art therapy to help …
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