Coraggio - Lessons for Living from an Italian Grandmother
  • Home
  • Photo Gallery
  • Blog
  • About
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Contact
Home Photo Gallery Blog About Events Shop Contact
Coraggio - Lessons for Living from an Italian Grandmother
Lessons for Living from an Italian Grandmother
  • Home
  • Photo Gallery
  • Blog
  • About
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Contact
Uncategorized

National Day of Encouragement

September 13, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

National Day of Encouragement! Who can you uplift with your text, email, call? Especially in this time of pandemic and natural disasters, your simple act will brighten a spirit or warm a heart.  I enCOURAGE you to good health and belly laughter by sharing my brussels sprout vegan taco with you!

Share:
Uncategorized

Celebrating the courage of women on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment

August 19, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Coraggio! books celebrate the courage of maternal ancestors. On the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment’s clearing a right for women to vote, applauding all courageous women, and spotlighting Sojourner Truth, who, once freed from slavery, fought to secure the freedom of all slaves and the right for women to vote. Grateful Michigan provided refuge for her fearless, tireless efforts!

Sojourner Truth Pic.1870

Share:
Uncategorized

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with

August 1, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Need a resilience booster? Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with me by spending a few minutes with these inspiring artists:

Artists with disabilities celebrate 30 years of the ADA

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/highlights-from-an-ada-artists-showcase

Ali Stroker wins Tony Award

Gaelynn Lea “The Long Way Around”

Selene Luna, Comedian

Share:
Uncategorized

Songs for Peace

June 9, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Stirred by images of my beautiful mother and her guitar…singing, singing, singing…a message of social justice from her soul through the late 60s and 70s. Songs “Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friends Abraham, Martin, and John”, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and “Blowin’ in the Wind” passionately intoned to urge peace and love.

She had witnessed the brutality of racism and combat’s destruction in WWII Europe and felt an obligation to use the means she had—her song–vowing not to stop until the world was rid of prejudice and war. Her ardent example compels you and me to use the means we have each day to promote peace and the valuing of all lives.

Mom and Lisa about to begin a duet in 1980s
Video of song Abraham, Martin, and John by Dion
Share:
Uncategorized

Memorial Day amid the Pandemic’s Loss

May 25, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Memorial Day amid the loss of lives, jobs, and property due to pandemic deepens our sense of loss as consequence of war. With heightened awareness we give gratitude to those who served, and for those who suffered the collateral loss of loved ones, businesses, and homes, yet courageously rebuilt lives and serve as much needed examples of the resiliency we need today.

My mother, grandmother, and aunt, forever displaced from their Hungarian estate; Trier, Germany 1945. Note mortal shell damage on background building.

Photo: My mother, grandmother, and aunt, forever displaced from their Hungarian estate; Trier, Germany 1945.
Note mortal shell damage on background building.

Share:
Courage, encouragement, End of Life, Grandmother, Gratitude, Health, Hope, inspiration, Italian, Life Courage, Myasthenia Gravis, Positivity, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mother’s Day Gift during social distancing

May 1, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Perfect Mother’s Day Gift during social distancing time? – A Coraggio gift set filled with encouragement delivered to her door!

I am happy to add the loving touch of signature and ribbons, and love you up with $2 off each book plus combined shipping.

Encouragement Gift Set – Ribbon and Delivery!
Share:
Courage, encouragement, Gratitude, Hope, inspiration, Joy, Life Courage

Easter Hope

April 12, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Today we are reminded of Hope.

Hope for a Renewal of Spirit.

Hope for a brighter future for ourselves and for the world.

Share:
Courage, encouragement, End of Life, Gratitude, Health, Hope, inspiration, Joy, Life Courage, Myasthenia Gravis, Positivity, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Tree Frogs & Returning Geese–New Life & Return to Familiar Emerge Despite COVID Bleakness

April 4, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

A Cacophony of Life

While aspects of the world experience COVID-19 illness and death,
the croaks of a thousand newly-hatched tree frogs eager for the life that awaits them and
the honks of a gaggle of geese glad for the return to the comfort of their summer environs,
remind me that also around the globe new life emerges and
there will be a grateful return to the comfort of familiar life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LRqqvhe7Gk

 

 

Share:
Courage, encouragement, End of Life, Grandmother, Gratitude, Health, Hope, inspiration, Italian, Joy, Life Courage

Let us touch the lonely and suffering at this time

March 30, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

My all-time fav Mother Teresa quote is:

“Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.”

Day after day Mother Teresa personally encountered an unyielding number of poor, sick and unwanted. Yet, she relentlessly extended bodily and figurative touch through her deep well of compassionate love, returning to God when needing to replenish her cache of goodness. At this time of global illness and isolation, let us heed her call to see and touch the lonely, suffering and unwanted all around us, by whatever means we are able.

Mother Teresa sharing love and bringing hope

Share:
Uncategorized

Andrà tutto bene – All will be well!

March 22, 2020 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Let us take strength from the quarantined Napolitani who sing “Don’t give up!” from their balconies with true Italian spirit and courage – coraggio! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDRiINXik00

Forza e Viva Italia!

Share:
Page 3 of 13« First...«2345»10...Last »

About the Author

Lisa Gigliotti is an attorney who has lived for more than twenty-five years with severe rheumatoid arthritis and serious myasthenia gravis. Through those years’ thirteen major surgeries and use of a wheelchair Lisa has maintained a fulfilling and positive life.

Read More

Videos

Latest Posts

Caregiving Cultivates Compassion to forge a bond of love that exceeds all limits.

November 2, 2022

Don’t miss this year’s Coraggio Spirit Award presentation!

October 22, 2022

About the Coraggio! Books

Based on Old World principles, the books and lessons explain the importance of loving yourself and others. Coraggio! illustrates how courage-inspired love can benefit your health and improve your relationships.

Latest News

  • Caregiving Cultivates Compassion to forge a bond of love that exceeds all limits.
  • Don’t miss this year’s Coraggio Spirit Award presentation!
© 2017 Coraggio! · All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Photo Gallery
  • Blog
  • About
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Contact