Speaking our truth when it’s needed can be tough. Someone’s feelings can get hurt. We may fear consequences. Vulnerability strikes us. To say what is true for us takes great courage. Of course, many things are better left unsaid. But when it’s something that bothers us, or we witness an injustice or someone is hurting […]
Practice a Virtue
Stay Focused
With any worthy goal in life, we may come across blocks in the road to its fruition. Our reaction to these blocks will determine whether we keep going or give up. Reacting with sheer determination, motivation and hard work will surely help us to push past the blocks and succeed. Try this: Determine what obstacles you are […]
Make Love a Priority
To nurture our most precious relationships in life takes effort. If we never express how we feel or take action on behalf of our love towards people, then life can become mundane and cold. Relationships can weaken for the lack of attention and giving that they deserve. Try this: Tell at least one person in […]
Choose Hope in Difficult Times
When something unfortunate happens like a job loss, illness, or divorce, you may feel alone, angry, disheartened, and hopeless. These feelings can be overwhelming and it’s healthy and normal to feel this way. Sometimes, though, we continue to feel this way for extended periods of time, which can lead us to depression. When this happens, choose […]
Do Something Unexpected for Someone
What a great feeling it is when someone surprises us with a kind word or action. When we express our gratitude and there are so many ways to do this, we strengthen our relationships and spread good feelings. Try this: Think of something kind that you can do for a person in your life this […]