Overcoming Negativity

Why is negativity so seductive?

November 6, 2016 Joey Cope 2

In random tweets rolling across my phone this morning came this quote “Distance yourself from negativity and great things will happen.” Those words immediately captured me and my impulse was copy and share that idea repeatedly. After all, it’s a great, wise thought. photo credit: Gabriel Pangilinan, unsplash.com And, it’s [read more]

Dealing With Difficult People

April 9, 2015 Joey Cope 4

The hotel clerk simply lied to me. As I watched his face when I confronted him with his lie, I saw his eyes narrow and his chin become set. And thus began another real-life opportunity for me in an area I wish I didn’t have to endure — dealing with [read more]

Day 8 – Contrast

October 23, 2014 Joey Cope 0

The private bus was waiting for us as we trudged up the hillside at ALARM Rwanda. We loaded our luggage and said goodbye to the ALARM staff already on duty that Saturday morning. Our dear friend and the Alarm Rwanda National Coordinator, Ben Nkusi, was there with a big smile [read more]

Day 5.2 – Overwhelmed

October 4, 2014 Joey Cope 0

Our bus was directed to a narrow parking space close by a gathering hall where we were to meet with a group of refugee camp leaders and officials. As more and more children and curious adults began to press in on our vehicle, we became aware of the enormity of [read more]