The Intersection of Only and Forever – Part 1
For the last couple of days, we delved into how the ancient Greeks - Plato in particular - looked at the subject of "hap...Read More »
The Winner’s Circle
In Search of Happiness – Part 2
Today, we continue our examination of happiness. Yesterday, we got an overview of the Greek philosopher Plato's first tw...Read More »
In Search of Happiness – Part 1
Human beings have been grappling with the concept of happiness since, well, the beginning. Once we could put a name to t...Read More »
The Idea of Being Free
A lot of us grew up with the notion that we are free people, able to choose where we live, what we do for a living, and ...Read More »
Respecting the Inner Child
Over the years, it's become somewhat of a cliché to "get in touch with" our inner child. It's giving ourselves permissi...Read More »
Keeping Charge Over Your Life
What does a sense of having control over your life have to do with successful aging?
When we enter this later phase ...Read More »
The World Around Us
To some extent, each of us is affected by the environment around us. But, when your happiness depends on what goes on ar...Read More »
The Next Three Feet
Did you know that the secret to success could be summed up in one word? No? Well, read on.
For over 45 years, we hav...Read More »
Getting Tough, Being Tough
Is there anything good about bad times? It is very difficult to look at the massive destruction in the wake of earthquak...Read More »
Finding Happiness
Everyone wants to be happy, but not everyone knows how to go about getting there. Today, let's talk about a couple of wa...Read More »
Reflected Behaviors
Have you heard it said, that the things you see and dislike in others are things you probably dislike about yourself?
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Getting Un-Comfortable
It has been said that people can get used to almost anything. If it happens gradually over time and in small enough incr...Read More »
Guides Along the Way
Who do you listen to? Who do you allow to guide your growth and development? Today, let's talk about the value of good g...Read More »
The Placebo Effect
What does the sugar pill have in common with potential? More than you might think. A placebo, sometimes called a suga...Read More »
The Value of Touch in Caring Relationships
Have you hugged your kids today? This isn't just "bumper sticker" philosophy. Today, let's talk about the importance of ...Read More »
Heart, Brains, Courage & the Power of Belief
Have you ever thought of "The Wizard of Oz" as a story about the power of beliefs? With the holidays fast approaching, i...Read More »
Flavoring the Day Ahead
Do you know that the words you use are not only a reflection of your attitudes, but that the words you choose can also c...Read More »
You, First
If you are interested in pursuing personal growth, does this necessarily mean you are a selfish person? Today, let's loo...Read More »
The Mindset of Is
Have you ever heard of the concept of "is-ness?" "Is-ness" is not a term that you are likely to see in a textbook. (Ther...Read More »
Smile and Change the World
From a sign in a store window: "Let Your Smile Change the World. Don't Let the World Change Your Smile." A sage piece of...Read More »
People Listen to Me
There was an interesting past article from Harvard Biz Review - "Stop Underestimating Your Own Influence." It began with...Read More »
Banishing Shame
There is a strong, direct relationship between low self-esteem and shame. Today, let's explore this relationship. We ...Read More »
Taking Responsibility
Do you believe that you create your own reality? Or do you believe that reality is something "out there" over which you ...Read More »
Think of the Possibilities!
It is a great gift to be able to find the good in bad situations, and it is a gift you can give yourself, if you choose ...Read More »
Where Thought Goes…
How important is mental preparation when it comes to achieving a goal that is within your reach? When you decide on a...Read More »
Understanding the Values of Others
As we talked about yesterday, knowing what your personal values are is important. But knowing what other peoples' values...Read More »