Author Archives: Lynda Fishman

I have learned through the years that one of the most effective ways of dealing with a difficult situation is to be busy or distracted. Too much time to “think” can be very dangerous. The greatest gift we can give … Continue reading →

My scrapbook was precious to me during those difficult years as a young teen. I loved getting lost in my world of magazine messages, poems or quotes that seemed meaningful and true. They were about love, friendship, gratitude, happiness, peace, … Continue reading →

For the first time since my mother’s and sisters’ deaths, I am sharing my personal journey from calamity to triumph, with the publication of Repairing Rainbows: A True Life Story of Family, Tragedy and Choices. Repairing Rainbows reveals my positive and … Continue reading →

Air Canada Flight 621 crashed on July 5, 1970 killing all 109 people on board. The cause: Pilot error Though the Air Canada crash that shaped my life and that of so many others took place exactly forty years ago, the pain is … Continue reading →

Whether someone is just doing their job, volunteering or exceeding expectations, gratitude goes such a long way. Genuine, intangible, heartfelt gratitude and appreciation. It is the most powerful form of recognition that anyone can provide. And it’s incredibly wonderful to … Continue reading →

In the classic superhero story, someone noted for their distinguished courage and strength is dedicated to protecting people. Known and admired for having extraordinary powers and for doing brave deeds, the courageous superhero is noble and invincible. I’ve met my … Continue reading →

Up until a few weeks ago, I had never given any thought to the concept of a scatter zone. When you drop a glass, you clean up the broken pieces. You notice many different sizes and shapes of broken glass. … Continue reading →

It’s been almost forty years since the plane crash. After all these years, one would think that it is no longer difficult for me to write or talk about it. In fact, most people assume that the experience of writing … Continue reading →

Law of Attraction, simply stated, is that we attract into our life what we think about. Thoughts become things. There are no coincidences. Things don’t happen because of chance, luck or accident. Almost forty years ago, the life I’d known … Continue reading →