Book More Than Luck: Cultivating a Resilient Mindset
My Book, More than Luck: Cultivating a Resilient Mindset: Navigating Life and Adversity, provides a practical, research-informed framework for understanding how to navigate the many pathways life takes us on with strength, clarity, and purpose. I wrote this book to help many more people understand why some individuals struggle in the face of adversity while others adapt and often thrive despite overwhelming odds.
Drawing on the lived experiences of those in extreme adversity, including those from conflict zones, displaced persons, and refugee camps, as well as those who have lost parents at a young age, I consolidate key characteristics of highly resilient individuals.
Resilience is not about luck or personality, but rather a set of learnable skills and intentional practices that can help you and others in your community enhance their ability to cope. My book outlines seven characteristics of people with high levels of resilience. Each invites you to reflect, assess and refine your present situation to cultivate a stronger sense of resilience. This book blends trauma-informed insight, mindset development, emotional intelligence, and resilience research to offer hope, inspiration, and actionable strategies to help you cultivate a resilient mindset in your personal and professional life. This book is my offering to those whose suffering I have witnessed and to the many more who struggle with life.
Stella Shawl-Handwoven Ethiopian-Sabahar Fair Trade
70 x 200 cm
Soft. Ethical. Handwoven. Designed to Last.
The Stella Scarves, or silver Wonder, is one of Sabahar’s signature handwoven textiles–it is lightweight, beautiful textured, and ethically crafted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Made from 65% Silk and 35% Cotton which is all handspun and woven, each shawl carries the artistry, tradition, and dignity of Sabahar’s weaving community. Whether worn as a wrap, scarf, or everyday accessory, the Stella Shawl is a timeless piece that blends beauty and purpose.
Material: 100% handspun Ethiopian cotton
Dimensions: Generous, wrap-around size (varies slightly due to handwoven nature)
Care: Cold wash, gentle cycle or hand wash; lay flat to dry
Origin: Sabahar, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Deborah Shawls
Deborah Shawls sourced from Sabahar are made of heavy weight, hand spun Ethiopian cotton. They are perfect for fall and winter.
Beaded Dog Collars From Kenya
Dog collars made in Kenya unique colours and sizes. Your purchase supports the social enterprise aspect of Resilient Generations that focuses on building the economic resilience of vulnerable populations in various parts of Africa.
Gabriella Scarves
These scarves are sourced from Sabahar, a Fairtrade company in Ethiopia. Resilient Generations has been a Canadian Distributor for over ten years.
Joia Shawls from Ethiopia
70 x 200cm
This beautiful Joia Shawl, Sabahar product, is handwoven and spun in Ethiopia. The produce is available in Grey, Rust, and Indigo Blue. These luxurious heavy scarves are ideal for a variety of different temperatures. The warp is Ethiopian cotton, and the weft is handspun Ethiopian Eri silk.
Timket Handmade Ethiopian Scarves
Using the famous Ethiopian “tibeb” weaving technique to accentuate this bright, modern shawl. This hand-spun Ethiopian cotton is light, but ideal for a cool fall day, or all year round on the West Coast of Canada. It is available with a white base, deep blue, or black. This product is made of 100% cotton and 100% Handwoven.
