In this first of two episodes on Sarah Updegraff Murray, I explore the profound lessons of courage I've learned from her remarkable example. Next episode, we'll hear directly from Sarah in an interview.

Last spring, Sarah slipped on black ice, sustaining a spinal injury that led to paralysis.

Here, I reflect on her inspiring embodiment of virtue: courage in action.

We’ll discuss Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and a Marcus Aurelius quote about finding encouragement.

I’ll also share our connection through Nordic Choir at Luther College. Sarah’s story is one of inspiration.

Her Facebook page, Hope is a Strategy, could just as fittingly be called Hope is a Choice. Unable to change what happened, Sarah chose to respond with hope. Grateful that she shared her time with me. This was one of the best interviews that I have done on the RockneCast!