Category: Let’s Discuss
Free Yourself from Needing the Approval of Others
Since we were children, most of us learned that it could be advantageous to make others happy. Most children want the approval of their parents, teachers, and peers. We tend to carry that same tendency into adulthood. While it’s natural to seek the approval of others, sometimes it might not be for the best. Being […]
Creating A Zen Space at Home
Tips for Creating Your Own Zen Space at Home Are you looking for a way to create a Zen space at home? I have created this guide to help you create your own zen space at home. It includes tips for creating the right ambiance, as well as decorating and organizing tips. You can use […]
Are You Committed to Excellence?
Are You Committed to Excellence? Even if you have heard of the term ‘committed to excellence’, do you fully understand what it means? The following quote is from Aristotle and defines what excellence is. “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but […]
Self-Discipline and Why It’s Important
Even though most people recognize the benefits of self-discipline, very few do something to reinforce and grow this beneficial skill.
Pondering all the assistance out there…
Is anyone else experiencing the same frustration? I see a trend and it makes me uncomfortable. I am sitting here with my in-box brimming with all sorts of assistance out there. Of course it is buried in a course or program that the sender is offering for a fee. There are SEO optimization […]
Observation from me…
I first published this observation article on January 31, 2017, and it doesn’t surprise me that what I wrote then is just as important today. Take some time and see if you can break the cycle. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it in the long run. Have faith that love will […]
An Important Lesson About Letting Things Go
This story explains so much to me about letting go of things that we are burdened with. That many times it takes something so simple to bring us to a better place in our thinking. Two monks were on a pilgrimage. One day, they came to a deep river. At the edge of the river, […]
The Human Experience – Dealing with Conflict
I have been fearless in my willingness to admit my failings and have found compassion in several instances in my life. I must be steadfast in my trust that the Universe has this and that by being loving and compassionate all will be as it needs to be.
Am I the only person to see people creating division?
Creating division seems to be a sport as of late. I see it everywhere, in social situation, the media, schools and families, including my own.
Someone grieving – Here is what not to say
How we talk to someone grieving is a tricky skill. Even I can say the wrong thing. Trust me, I have. I have learned a few things over the years and thought it might be a good thing to share here. You want to offer comfort yet you rip open a wound with a single […]