Kindness is rarely, if ever, wasted. Too often, we take things and people for granted and this apathy, no matter how unintentional, can do great harm. "You never know what's going on in someone's life. You never know what's really going on behind what they present." - Hill Harper … [Read more...]
This Year, Resolve to Be Happy
Here's a little secret: Happy people aren’t born that way — they’re happy by choice. This new year, rather than the usual resolutions, why not just make one: to be happy. To quote Abraham Lincoln “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” … [Read more...]
If You Don’t Like Something, Just Dismiss it as Fake
If you're like millions of people around the world, you're probably tired of the lame, usually misused accusation that it's "fake news." Politicians, particularly in the U.S, have come to use that accusation as a crutch. A very dangerous crutch that is causing untold problems. … [Read more...]
You Are Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea and That’s Okay
One of the most difficult things to deal with is rejection. No matter how confident and secure we are, feeling rejected hurts. How we deal with rejection, both real and perceived, can make all the difference in the world to our ego. … [Read more...]
Finding Your Passion in Life
My painting was bad...really bad. When I first sat down to try my hand at painting, I was excited. Could I be the next Jasper Johns? Was I a Claude Monet in the making? I soon discovered that sadly, I am not. … [Read more...]
25 Positive Affirmations to Improve Your Mindset
Do positive affirmations really work? Can they help us to be more focused and optimistic? Yes to both of those questions. And, saying a positive affirmation is especially important upon waking up each morning. … [Read more...]