President Franklin D. Roosevelt is remembered for many great achievements. During a very difficult time in this country and indeed, the world, FDR used his power of optimism to raise the hopes of millions of people. For that, we should all be grateful. … [Read more...]
Americans Find Themselves Mired in Boredom
Yawn...so bored. So very bored. As it turns out, it seems that lots of people are bored these days. A new study concludes that the average American experiences boredom 131 days out of the year. Why are we so bored? … [Read more...]
Life Is About Progress, Not Perection
Perfection isn't all it's cracked up to be. People seem to strive for perfection, which is kind of a self-defeating endeavor, don't you think? I say that because rarely, if ever, is anything perfect. Perfection is an illusion and you really can't chase an illusion. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stop Negative Thoughts and be Happier
When something is bothering us, trying to get that negative thought out of our head is a lot easier said than done. In an ironic twist, when we intentionally try to stop that negative thought, it sometimes makes the negative thought pattern even worse. … [Read more...]
The Surprising Science of Happiness
I wonder what would happen if people spent less time searching for happiness and instead, simply embraced it. After all, happiness is really how we view life and what priorities we've set for ourselves. Chase the "dream" and you may find that happiness always seems to elude you. … [Read more...]
Little Boy’s Meeting with God
Just like love, kindness is free and both go hand-in-hand together. How we treat other people says a lot about who we are as individuals and this is particularly true since it doesn't cost us anything to be kind. So why are so many people hording something that is free? … [Read more...]