Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

Sudden death

The trauma of sudden death of a loved one is an devastating experience that can last for years. The families of those killed around the world will be immersed in pain and confusion beyond comprehension.For me it has rekindled so … Continue reading

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Acts of bravery and compassion

In the midst of shock and horror I find it somewhat consoling to reflect on the acts of heroism and compassion that were performed in Paris. It is easy to get lost in anger at the despicable acts of murder, … Continue reading

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The World must act

It is impossible to fathom that people eating in a restaurant or attending a concert were massacred.The number of broken hearts today is staggering ,and it is time for every nation that prizes human life to stand together against these … Continue reading

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Paris

History is replete with incidents where innocent lives are taken in the name of a cause or belief.In the last century there have been hundreds of cases where the slaughter was justified based on some political,racial or distorted religious belief.Last … Continue reading

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Asking for Help

I have always found it easier to respond to others requests for help than to ask for help myself. Over the years I have for the most part moved through my feelings ,and now find it much easier to ask … Continue reading

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Coaching

I love life and business coaching for a variety of reasons. One is that it gives persons the opportunity to re frame many challenges in their lives.It also can provide new learning and opportunities to grow in confidence, and to … Continue reading

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Quick Judgments

St Aloysius church in Jersey City was located next to Lincoln Park and often persons down on their luck would come to the rectory asking for money or food. Father Kelly was having a difficult busy day when a man … Continue reading

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Joy

One of life’s great feelings is the experience of joy.It can be found in relationships,work,the arts ,nature and a plethora of special moments. There are moments when it is impossible not to smile or laugh because we are touched by … Continue reading

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Veterans Day

I was too young to know my Uncle Joe before the second world war but had been told he was a gentle kind man.When he returned home after three years in the Pacific he was moody,constantly getting into fights and … Continue reading

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Where everyone knows my name

One of the strongest human needs is the feeling of belonging to a group or community.In the sitcom “Cheers” the line that moved most of us to having a warm feeling was the one that identified the bar”as a place … Continue reading

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