CNN’s John Blake distinguishes among factors holding us back from our future in the beloved community (excerpt): When we talk about racism, we often focus on spectacular acts of cruelty. The ghoulish photo of Emmett Till’s face in an open…
Divorce or separation?: Or the joy of reuniting after a long separation
For those suffering in their marriage, Retrouvaille Grand Rapids offers an alternative. The program offers couples the tools needed to rediscover their loving relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is May 21-23, 2021. For more information on registration or for sponsoring…
When you make room in your heart for LOVE, how much room do you save for hate?
“Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply; expect little; give much; sing often; pray always. Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine.” –Malcolm James McLeod, The Culture of Simplicity
Gifts over grief: a worthy obsession
On Being’s weekly newsletter The Pause includes Poetry Unbound host Pádraig Ó Tuama’s reflection on his counseling experience in his twenties. Pádraig Ó Tuama writes (excerpt): I told him how angry I’d been with him the first time I saw…
Godspeed, Jon Muth: may he rest in peace and may his memory be for blessing
The State Bar of Michigan notes the passing of a heroic figure in promoting justice, advocacy, and creative solution building: Jon R. Muth. I had the pleasure of working with Jon in the 1990s and experiencing his shining light as…
Aiding the advocate: A Visual Refresher Course on Courtroom Persuasion
A Visual Refresher Course on Courtroom Persuasion simplifies understanding with a practical, visual approach to trial persuasion. Learn how to become the guiding advocate, develop a simple core message, and skillfully make memories at trial. Like A Visual Refresher Course…
“Not Broken But Simply Unfinished”: What were you doing at 22?
NPR featured the extraordinary performance by National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman.
A forgiveness formula: powerfully perfect apologies
CNN Health helps us understand how to apologize. Jessica DuLong writes (excerpt): In her new book, “The Forgiveness Tour: How to Find the Perfect Apology,” Susan Shapiro explains that a full apology includes four essential elements: acknowledgment of the offense,…
“On the Pulse of Morning”: Maya Angelou’s reflection on her inaugural poem
The Atlantic has Brian Resnick/National Journal’s May 28, 2014 article on Maya Angelou’s reflection on her 1993 “On the Pulse of Morning”: “In my work, in everything I do, I mean to say that we human beings are more alike…
2021: what about health, happiness and peace in your life?
Good Housekeeping shares a few dozen ideas for starting off 2021 on the right foot. Here are two of Zee Krstic and Kate Rockwood’s “Achievable New Year’s Resolutions” (excerpt): Write to yourself. When your inner critic picks up her bullhorn,…
Big Ideas: New Resource for going to court without a lawyer
The Essence of Being in Court: Big Ideas for Going to Court and Representing Yourself is now available. If you are serious about winning in court, discover the proven strategies you need to know before entering a courtroom without your…
Make it up as you go: quarantine + talent + a good heart = sharing your love with the world
My sister sent me this link to the song: The Keep Going Song by The Bengsons. Perfect with that first cup of coffee to start your day!
Feeling the need for a little kindness?
“Kindness” by Naomi Shihab Nye, A Poetry Film by Ana Pérez López is part of On Being’s Poetry Films series. Check out the full series here: Poetry Films
2021 Best Law Firms – Professional Review and Rating of The Sarnacki Law Firm
Best Lawyers in America selected The Sarnacki Law Firm for its 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The Best Lawyers in America is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal…
Book Reviews endorsing A Visual Refresher Course on Expert Testimony
Initial reviews for A Visual Refresher Course on Expert Testimony have been uniformly favorable, and book reviews are being published in State Bar Section journals across Michigan. Jennie Boldish Bryan published her review in the October 2020 issue of The…
One in five: U.S. adults who will experience mental illness in any given year
CNN honors World Mental Health Day (October 10) with simple tips for immediate action. Sam Romano writes (excerpt): Here are pro-active ways to stay mentally healthy: Try to get proper sleep Watch what you eat: Too much sugar and caffeine…
To you, the world offers itself
to the imagination of the lonely: Mary Oliver’s “Wild Geese” reminds us all.
Ratings & Reviews: Best Lawyers in America, and Grand Rapids – David C. Sarnacki
Best Lawyers in America announced that David C. Sarnacki has been selected by attorneys and judges for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. David was recognized for his outstanding work in three areas: 1. Collaborative…
Professional Review and Rating: David C. Sarnacki, Super Lawyers 2020
Super Lawyers selected David C. Sarnacki to its 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, uses a “patented selection process [that] includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations” to select the top 5% of attorneys…
The Beatles were right: the love partnership you build is more important than the person you pick
CNN reports on a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In the end, it’s all about your own assessment of the quality of the relationship’s dynamics. Harmeet Kaur writes (excerpt): What [researchers] found is that…