How to Live with Full Self-Expression

June 24, 2010 Articles
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The desire for self-expression afflicts people when they feel there is something of themselves which is not getting through to the outside world. ~Fay Weldon, English author, essayist and playwright Children have a natural ability to live “out there,” fully self-expressed.  They’re not yet tainted by the heaviness of life, having to do with worrying [...]

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VIDEO: Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir from One

May 25, 2010 Virtues Videos

If ever the virtue of unity can be witnessed, it’s through this dramatic video, a beautiful creation of how, through our connection with others, we can achieve something extraordinary that couldn’t be done alone.  Eric Whitacre, an American composer and conductor, set-out to create a virtual choir by offering a free download of his music, [...]

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6 Virtues to Practice for Job Search Success

May 8, 2010 Articles
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Looking for a job can be disheartening. With high unemployment rates, there are far too many people for too few jobs. So how do you stay positive when you send out resume after resume and get no responses? How about when you’ve gone on 20 interviews with not one job offer? What about the financial [...]

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50 Inspiring People of 2009

December 9, 2009 Articles

I created this list below as part of a group writing project called “2009 in Review” initiated by http://www.dailyblogtips.com/ and to honor 50 inspiring people of 2009 (there are so many, but here are some).  I hope these people inspire you with their virtuous stories of creativity, perseverance, courage, compassion, and service to name some.  [...]

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Mindset is Key to Successfully Managing Change

November 19, 2009 Articles
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Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind.  To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse.  To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better.  To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better.  ~King Whitney Jr. Have you had [...]

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VIDEO: Woman Realizes 30-Year-Long Dream

October 16, 2009 Virtues Videos

If there is ever a shining example of the virtue of commitment, it’s Maisie DeVore’s story.  When she was in her early 50’s, she decided that the children in her community of Eskridge, Kansas should have a swimming pool for hot summer days.   She found out that she could redeem aluminum cans at the local [...]

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The Goose Story and Unity

October 5, 2009 Bits of Wisdom
Unity and the Goose Story

We can learn a lot about virtues from animals. Here is a wonderful illustration of the virtue of unity from geese. The Goose Story Next autumn, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying in their familiar “V” formation, you might be interested in knowing why they fly that way. Science has learned [...]

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VIDEO: "A Good Day" with Brother David

September 22, 2009 Virtues Videos

This is one of the most extraordinary videos I’ve ever seen. By watching this video, you can’t help but to look at the day with a new perspective. Each day we are alive and well is truly a gift to us and, as Brother David Steindl-Rast says, “And the only appropriate response to this gift is [...]

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