A Teacher Sets The Record Straight
We’ve posted a number of articles recently about the rise in dishonesty — half-truths, conspiracy theories and intentionally spread disinformation. We’ve covered this, because we can’t ever claim to be good or positive people if we purposely spread lies. Dishonesty, is a decidedly negative, dark trait. Continue reading “A Teacher Sets The Record Straight”
The issue of the acrimonious political divide in our country is obvious to everyone. People are increasingly concerned about the battle of right vs. left and talking about the effects the political dysfunction is having on our mental health. Ironically, healing our country is relatively simple, but are people willing to try?
Whenever we get a chance to make a positive difference, we should seize it. Doing good and being a positive influence in this world is never wasted, even if that good deed or that act of kindness is a small one — every bit of good we can do is valued beyond measure.
Easter is the most joyous day in the Christian faith. On this day of miracles, Jesus rose from the dead and in doing so, the entire world can have salvation. I wonder if we’re guilty of sometimes forgetting what an incredible sacrifice Christ made for mankind?
I’ve known so many people in my life who say “I wish I had just…” or “If I had it all to do over again, I’d…” I know a lot of people who’ve said these things and I happen to be one of them. At some point in our life, we will look back over the years and we can be overcome with a sense of regret.
You know, it would be funny if it weren’t for the fact that its so sad, but why do we forget that right now, each and every one of us has an incredible power at our fingertips, that is endless in supply? This power is quite literally, inexhaustible and without doubt, could heal our world in no time.
Throughout history, conflicts great and small, have often been a result of poor communication and a lack of understanding and compromise. The truth is, so many conflicts can easily be avoided if all parties concerned just had a more open and curious mind and willingness to listen, learn and understand.
Have you ever read a quote and it’s meaning and wisdom was so powerful to you, that you had an immediate epiphany? So often we read words of wisdom, but too often, we do just that…we read them. To really have all the benefits, we need to actually absorb them.
In the movie Wall Street, Michael Douglas’s character makes a speech in which he says “greed is good…greed works.” His premise being that he is greedy and that it’s okay to be greedy for more…more money, power and fame. Of course, he is categorically incorrect, as most of us already know.
It’s the dawn of a new year and that means wonderful new possibilities and a fresh start to make our dreams come true. Many of us have one common hope for the new year — to be happy. You might have noted I didn’t say to “find” happiness, but to “be” happy and that’s because there is a huge difference.