Borrow a Book From the Human Library
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. Continue reading “Borrow a Book From the Human Library”
A common question heard asked these days is “what has happened to civility?” Indeed, what has happened to it? Where is the courtesy and respect we once afforded to friends and stranger alike? Is it now lost forever, only to be replaced with open hostility? Is a state of agitation our new normal?
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.
Christmas is truly a magical time of the year. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, our hearts are filled with joy, peace and harmony. During this time, we are kinder, gentler, more generous and something miraculous happens to us. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could carry that spirit of Christmas through the whole year?
Love is truly miraculous and that is undeniable. If given and received more freely, love can indeed conquer all. With love not just in our hearts, but actually leading our heart, imagine the good we could do in this world? We’re blessed that love is in abundance and now, we just need to share it outwards.
The Parables of Jesus are some of the most precious and vitally important lessons for man to learn. The Parables are told by Jesus in a simplified, relatable manner so that their meaning is easily recognized — their spiritual and moral message is however, extremely profound.
What if sometimes, we’re our own dream crusher? Never let anyone stop you from pursuing your goals and dreams. And just as important, never tell yourself you can’t do it! So if you’re worried you’re “too old,” or that it’s “too late,” stop. Be strong, be bold, be brave and above all, be happy and pursue your dreams.
Do positive affirmations actually work? Can they help us to be more focused and positive? Yes to both of those questions and saying a positive affirmation is especially important upon waking up each morning.
When we talk about “destination happiness,” we don’t mean as in “on the way to…” type of destination. Destination happiness is something entirely different and yet, it too is a journey toward happiness. Confused?
One of the most beautiful and valuable emotional traits we can share with the world, is compassion. True compassion is not only being kind, but is also having understanding, empathy, patience and a willingness to actually do something for someone.