Category Archives: While in My Mindfulness

Embracing the times I am able to wrap myself up in just “thinking” and introspection, I bring purpose and order to the chaos that ensues by writing it down.

Making Sense of Tragedy

Posted on April 5, 2014 by chris cannida

April 2, 2014, a Ft. Hood soldier took a gun and began firing, changing some lives forever.  Then, he turned that gun on himself.    And once again, as a society, we begin a frantic search for why.  The temptation to … Continue reading →

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The Mandate of a Heart – Holding Warriors’ Stories

Posted on March 17, 2014 by chris cannida

“Without a witness, it just disappears.” – the character of Charles in Taking Chance  The 2009 movie Taking Chance is based on the true story of Lt. Colonel Michael Strobl, a Marine officer who escorted the body of a fallen Marine, … Continue reading →

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