How to Get Along with People

In past generations, grandparents and elders were the authority. We turned to elders as mentors. One of my wise sages was an English Grandmother. She had a list of ten (10) tips typed with an old typewriter on a yellowed sheet.  She shared it with me in 1970, and it...

What Defines You?

Stories in life give us tales of people, animals, meaning, and more. What defines them?  As long as we’re on the topic of “definitions,” what defines you?  Here are some questions to ask yourself and a story at the end for you to consider. What Defines Me? Is it where...

Write Your Love Letter

It’s the time of year when people start seeing hearts everywhere.  Cards from friends, lovers, and family. You can even find a heart symbol on your keyboard or mobile phone for texting! It’s the “love letter” of the keyboard. Maybe you can see...

Sculptors Rock – Remold Your Old Image

We are like sculptors, carving ourselves into the image we long for or want. The challenge is that some of us still have old images that get in the way. Good news! You can change that, because life is a process of becoming, so you can remold the image to a better one....

Character Strengths and Hats

So much of what people say comes from words quoted years ago. Have you heard a quote or an idom that stuck in your head?  Do you know when and how these words were first stated? You might want to check it out sometime.   The origins may surprise you. I found myself...

Say It the Way You Want It

When clouds hang low, people say, “Oh, no. It’s going to rain.” 100{8b3a2f999ba59642dfe826ddd554f6c9ff0174d7b182d4f1913e29042ced5c7c} correct. It rains. Physical environments are factual on Earth. Your thoughts are different.  Create a brain with...