We shouldn't judge a book by it's cover and the same can be said for people. Too often, we see a person and without knowing their full story -- their true story -- we judge them. I wonder how many good people and potential new friends we have tossed away by doing this? … [Read more...]
We Should All be More Like Rose
Have you noticed that time seems to be advancing faster than ever? I thought it was just me, but talking to a lot of people, it turns out, they've noticed it too. A year passes and it feels more like just a few months have gone by -- I mean, how are we already over 3 months into 2018? … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Perceived Barriers Hold You Back
Who doesn't love a good "and the moral of the story is..." lesson? I know I do and when I was a kid, these kinds of stories were part of our childhood education. Today though, they don't really make their way into the classroom. … [Read more...]
The Whole World Stinks
Negativism is a foul state of mind and one we must guard against with vigilance. It's easy to wake up in a sour mood and let that first taste of negativity contaminate our whole day. Imagine what our lives would be like if we let that bad day become a week...then a month... … [Read more...]
The Sower and the Seeds
I love a story that has a lesson to be learned — a gem of wisdom that makes you go "ahh-ha!" I've recently re-discovered The Parables and boy, do they have valuable messages! If you're not familiar with the Parables, fear not, but please do read on. … [Read more...]
Carrying Your Stress and Worry Around With You
When we're stressed and worried, the advise to "just let it go," can be easier said than done. It's no secret that long-term stress poses a serious risk to our mental and physical health. But how do we minimize the effects of stress and "just let it go?" Is it even possible? I think it is very possible. … [Read more...]