Haters have always been among us, but doesn't it seem like there are a lot more of them lately? I don't know if there are more haters, or just that for various reasons, they're feeling emboldened enough to crawl out of the woodwork. … [Read more...]
Know Thyself
One of my friends called me the other day and it was clear right off the bat he was annoyed. The source of his agitation is one that has become all too common -- social media. And like many, he was left feeling stressed by the situation. … [Read more...]
A Few Surprising Benefits of Keeping a Journal
How often have you thought about starting a journal, only to put it off time and again? There always seems to be a reason to start it tomorrow, next week or even next month. But, with all this down time, maybe now is the right time to finally start that journal. … [Read more...]
So, What’s In Your Cup?
I recently came across a wonderful analogy that provided a great teaching lesson. This analogy once again came my way via Facebook and I think it do so for a reason — life is what we make of it...how we perceive it and how we react to it. … [Read more...]
Use Your Words as a Healing Power and Not as a Weapon
Isn't it amazing how just a few kind and gentle words can make a huge difference in someone's life? The power of our words to hurt or heal is incredible and we should really give more thought to what we say, since they wield such incredible power. … [Read more...]
Lasting Personal Growth is Easier Than We Think
I've been making a concerted effort to be more conscious of the quotes and pearls of wisdom I read lately. I've been trying to really read and understand them...to let them sink in to my psyche. For too long, I would read wise words and appreciate them, but I wasn't learning from them. I needed to change that. … [Read more...]