One of the first lessons children are taught regarding kindness is to “treat others the way you would want to be treated.” The Golden Rule is a moral standard found across religious and spiritual texts, as well as academia, also… Read More
Archive for the ‘Perspectives’ Category
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Wisdom Imparted
Education is emphasized in today’s society as an empowering avenue one must take to advance their career, and consequently their life. Statistics equate education to income or career success, albeit less often to happiness.
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Savor Happiness
Savor! According to Webster, Savor is defined as to delight in, enjoy. When was the last time we really enjoyed a moment? Reacted with a belly laugh? Experienced a genuine gratefulness for a loved one’s embrace or delighted in the scent of… Read More
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Adopted Narcissism
Protecting ourselves and those we love is a default behavior of human beings. We survive, and often thrive, due to our ability to self-preserve. Narcissism is defined as: “Excessive or erotic interest in one’s self and one’s physical appearance.”
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Powerfully Meek
Often the word “meek” has a negative connotation as “too submissive.” Other definitions seem slightly more positive: “slow to anger or resentment.” Let’s commit to another definition. A definition that can quickly remind us what is needed if our goal is to… Read More
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Anguish’s Fortitude
Whether you are facing a loved-one’s illness, an end of a relationship, or a compromise of your own health, we all experience heart-wrenching, life-changing feelings at some point. Loss is an unfortunate aspect of life. Although we all deal with suffering… Read More
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Identity Crisis
Accidental identity anyone? How often do we think about creating the life we want? Living continues whether we plan it, or not. Life by design is a choice. Either you plan your identity, or it happens and accordingly creates life by… Read More
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Holiday Harmony
Holidays are filled with so much activity we often neglect to enjoy moments with family and friends. According to Pew Research, about nine-in-ten Americans (92%) and nearly all Christians (96%)… celebrate Christmas. This is no surprise… but… a majority (81%)… Read More
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Meaningful or Meaningless?
How we choose to spend time is often influenced by others’ priorities. Ever regret an activity because the pressure to say, yes, seems greater in the moment? To achieve a meaningful life, it is important to establish one’s own personal values or… Read More