9 Things I Learned (Again!) in 2018

Originally published in THRIVE GLOBAL

Here’s what I’ve learned. It seems I glean the same lessons, over and over again.

I don’t know about you, but I’m sad today. 

Six friends of mine died this past year, including a young neighbor across the street. Two other friends lost teen sons to suicide. Our family’s beloved optometrist was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). My 15-year-old son Aaron battled cancer (thankfully, that story is going well so far). 

And, of the aforementioned deaths, four of them occurred this month. 

Add to this numerous other challenges and obstacles, many of which were painful and confusing, and I have to say that this year has been a tough one. 

Here’s what I’ve learned. It seems I glean the same lessons, over and over again.