"Maturity includes the recognition that no one is going to see anything in us that we don't see in ourselves. Stop waiting for a producer. Produce yourself." ~ Marianne Williamson
Did you ever picture yourself as you grew into adulthood as someone who would spend their days waiting? Did you ... Views: 2147
“What is it about grandparents that is so lovely? I'd like to say that grandparents are God's gifts to children. And if they can but see, hear and feel what these people have to give, they can mature at a fast rate.” ~ Bill Cosby
If you are a grandparent, it’s probably been a long time since ... Views: 1549
“Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.” ~ Jung
Addictions can take many forms, and each of them is detrimental. We are all ready to admit that drugs and alcohol are addictive and if you stretch your thought a bit further, you might ... Views: 1865
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." ~ Goethe
Isaac Newton created three laws of motion. They are quite brilliant. Each one of them supposes there has been some action, action being the key. In this article, we'll be taking a look at this action to see ... Views: 1268
Life is the lump sum of our choices. ~ Albert Camus
A successful person does not drift through his or her days. They focus their mentality on what they believe to be important, they take the time to make deliberate choices and they are disciplined in their emotions. They are living by ... Views: 1568
Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate. ~Anonymous
There are good reasons for and good reasons against using daycare for your child. It is a great mental relief for working parents if you think you’ve found a good service. Some parents both have to work, and ... Views: 1249
I feel a responsibility to my backyard. I want it to be taken care of and protected. ~ Annie Leibovitz
It’s nearly summertime and if you’d like to give your backyard an interesting facelift, here are some great backyard design ideas to make that happen and give a new twist to enjoyment during ... Views: 2117
“I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.” ~Solomon
Cardiovascular disease has become one of the key causes of death in our century because of bad dietary habits, particularly in ... Views: 1817
"The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live." ~ Leo Buscaglia
Who has crafted the status quo for your life? Was it you? Was it your ... Views: 1232
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
So that other people won't feel ... Views: 3393
"Genius is perseverance in disguise" ~ Mike Newlin
A lot of people talk about the attitude of seeing a glass half full vs. half empty. Which do you most generally see? I'm sure you already know that you can change your attitude. If you generally see it half empty, you can change it to half ... Views: 1297
First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination. ~ Napoleon Hill
In the era of “big data,” we will be called upon to retrieve information frequently. ... Views: 1465
Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
I don’t believe there is a human being alive today who isn’t interested in maintaining a healthy, shapely physique, but one of the areas where ... Views: 1782
You know you’re a comfort person if being comfortable in every way, (physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially), is your top priority. ~ Joan Chamberlain
Are you the type of individual who has a need for comfort? Do you sleep, watch TV, go to the movies, shop, eat, sit in the hot ... Views: 1194
"Work your fingers to the bone and whadda ya get? Boney fingers!" ~ Hoyt Axton
I was torn between Hoyt Axton's song lyrics above and this saying of Lewis Carroll: "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get." So I thought I'd share both of them with you because together, they convey a complete ... Views: 1243
The moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall. Freedom and slavery are mental states. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
How would you define mental freedom? What does it feel like? What would it take to live your life with mental freedom as your foundation? Do you know ... Views: 4981
The young always have the same problem - how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. ~Quentin Crisp
Parenting teenagers can be particularly challenging for a parent. On the one hand, you have years and years of ... Views: 1178
I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labors it has cost me. ~ Henri Matisse
When the cold, darker days of winter have passed; when we pack away our heavier draperies and we put away our winter ... Views: 1132
A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Our appetites come from an inner urge that tells us to enjoy. Food brings enjoyment. So do lots of other things, but in our world today, food seems to have ascended to the priority when it comes to fulfilling ... Views: 1004
The progress of our soul is like a perfect poem. It has an infinite idea which once realized makes all movements full of meaning and joy. But if we detach its movements from that ultimate idea, if we do not see the infinite rest and only see the infinite motion, then existence appears to us a ... Views: 1650
Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~ Leo Buscaglia
On New Year's day, a dear friend of mine reminded me about a technique she uses to let go of worry and fear. She lives in the United States where they celebrate New Year's Day each year with the Rose ... Views: 1505
Enjoy all things in moderation. ~ William W. Walter
There was a time in our civilization when eating was done only for survival. In our times, eating is so plentiful that it's led to eating inappropriately, called emotional eating because we are angry, bored, stressed, frustrated, down in the ... Views: 1206
The thing about family disasters is that you never have to wait long before the next one puts the previous one into perspective. ~Robert Brault
When you think of the word toxic, you usually think of big disasters involving harsh chemicals, don't you? In our homes, though, there are little ... Views: 1377
The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul. ~ G. K. Chesterton
Do you know what the core skills are for successful goal creation? Here are some clues:
Identifying what you want
Create action steps for creating it
Analyze the ... Views: 1031
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~Erma Bombeck
We spend much of our lives asking very basic life questions and searching for answers:
Who am I?
Why am I ... Views: 653
Christmas is the time of year when we get into a celebratory mood. We bring out our best garments, our best recipes, our sincerest form of love. It's a time when we can say "I love you" through many different channels. Please think about your loved ones during this lovely season as you read this ... Views: 1755
There is nothing good or bad but thinking makes it so. ~ Wm. Shakespeare
When you understand that life is one of the most luscious learning experiences, that all you experience comes from how you think, that you can improve the level of what you think about and improve this experience, at ... Views: 1458
I usually look back when my birthday happens and tell you what I've learned that previous year and the character strengths they have created. This year isn't any different and I hope you enjoy this year's list of strengths I've experienced.
I have learned that no matter what odds seem to be ... Views: 1446
God, make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear. ~ Ruby Dee
If you've done much driving - and I have in several countries - you've encountered safety devices on the roads in one form or another. I heard a story told by Michael Neil about Road Turtles that you might find ... Views: 892
"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." ~ Anthony J. D'Angela
We all try to be brave, keep moving forward, and keep a stiff upper lip. Our parents and teachers encourage us in this direction. But sometimes, things just feel overwhelming and we want to ... Views: 1816
"A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself -- to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me; to love life, to love himself, to love being loved. Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart." ~ Leo ... Views: 609
"Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again." ~ Alex Tan
We were each born with the ability to cry, and because the entire design of the universe is splendid and awe inspiring, we have to realize that healthy crying is ... Views: 1987
"All the good, fine, noble, and creative acts of humanity were conceived as a spark in a single human consciousness." ~ Peter McWilliams
Ami Chen Mills-Naim teaches about thought and about human consciousness. She explains that your thinking is like a cup of hot water. Whatever kind of teabag ... Views: 788
"Every evening I turn my worries over to God. He's going to be up all night anyway." ~ Mary C. Crowley
Constant worry is a trait that many of us have - but it doesn't have to be that way.
When each of us was born, we were given the most magnificent gift and the ability and freedom to use ... Views: 915
A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health. ~ Clarence Day
How Do You Identify Addiction - Originally, addiction meant "devotion to" something good. Today, the meaning has changed to be the state of being enslaved ... Views: 735
"When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." ~ Albert F. Geoffrey
As we move into our adult lives, we form assumptions about "how it ought to be." ... Views: 686
Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. ~Robert Fulghum
Impressionable children, in the early years when they are fully alive, fully attentive, and fully filled with the desire to learn it all, are like little sponges. You may think he's "only ... Views: 1067
"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." ~ Paul Boese
We are frequently quick to brush away an insult, a hurt or harsh words with a flick of our wrist and dismiss it with casual words like "That's okay," or "Not a problem." Forgiving someone is more than just ... Views: 875
"Action expresses priorities." M. Gandhi
In our world today, the things that make the big news are the "big things." Even the most humble things only get addressed when they become a big movement, such as the publicity around the charitable works of Mother Theresa and "paying it forward". ... Views: 665
Action expresses priorities. ~ Gandhi
In order to move ahead, it's sometimes necessary to move backwards from the end. So many of us have a bad habit - procrastination. This problematic mental attitude affects all of us to one degree or another and overcoming procrastination can be a ... Views: 725
"Don't make excuses - make good." ~ Elbert Hubbard
When you make a promise to someone, you make a commitment to that individual. You can make this promise in two ways: with full intention of keeping the commitment, or as a way of dismissing glibly with no intention of keeping the ... Views: 947
"One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." ~ - George Herbert
Fatherhood is filled with joy and challenge. A father’s role in the lives of his children provides untold benefit: economic stability, nurturing, role modeling, and security and this role cannot be diminished.
The days ... Views: 775
Spring is about making fresh starts. Housewives wash down walls. Gardeners plant vegetables. And you can detox to improve your overall health. Here are some key items to consider for detoxing your body.
Detoxing is a high priority for those desirous of a healthy lifestyle. Both diet and ... Views: 863
“Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.” ~ Mark Twain
Do you think of yourself as being ambitious? Is there a plan inside your mind hidden from everyone else that strives to ... Views: 1781
One of the things in our lives that we simply cannot escape is the role of heredity in our development. Whether we like it or not, our bodies, minds, and spirits bear some resemblance to one or the other (or both) of our parents. We may not like this resemblance, and the good news is that we ... Views: 1376
There is no need to go to India or anywhere else to find peace. You will find that deep place of silence right in your room, your garden or even your bathtub. ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Those who face life placidly and harmoniously do so admirably because of their level of deepened ... Views: 701
"When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels" ~ Anonymous
It's been said that there is no such thing as a good person or a bad person. Well, I'd like to say that I think there are only good people, and that some of those good people make bad choices and lead them off the ... Views: 1481
No man stands so straight as when he stoops to help a boy. ~Knights of Pythagoras
Have you ever wondered why individuals like Mother Theresa and the Dalai Lama encourage us to "be of service" to others and live that in their own daily lives? What is so wonderful about being of service? ... Views: 1143
I say that trials and tests locate a person. In other words, they determine where you are spiritually. They reveal the true condition of your heart. How you react under pressure is how the real you reacts. ~ John Bevere
Our motivation to pay attention to the needs of others comes from those ... Views: 637
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~ Dalai Lama
Compassion is a strong feeling of recognition between ourselves and others. It's saying "Brother, I can feel what you are feeling." To practice compassion is to recognize that ... Views: 675