Every one of us has been blessed with unique individual gifts and talents. Over the years though, I have been astonished at how many people are unaware of their skills and competence. Either that or they take it for granted and brush it off as inconsequential. Is it though? I…

On a recent morning, I was doing some shopping and stopped at several stores. At the first store that I went to, the checkout person gave me a big warm smile and asked if I had found everything I needed. They were welcoming and delightful. …

Tom seemed to be getting angrier as the day wore on. He had planned for a full day of haying and farm work; however, the weather was not cooperating. Heavy rain had thwarted his plans and left him in a decidedly foul mood. He snapped at his wife, barked at…

Having realistic expectations is crucial to maintaining a successful relationship — Recently I was having a conversation with someone I know who is a therapist. Being curious, I asked him: What are some of the issues clients are bringing to you these days? His response: “Well, one client is in the process of leaving her husband. After 20 years of marriage…

These Uplifting Quotes Will Put A Smile on Your Face — Smiling is an amazing thing. The more you smile, the better you feel. And the better you feel, the more you smile. Most often, a genuine smile is a reflection of happiness. An outward representation of the inner peace and positive feelings of a person. A smile is able to…

A Look at Why Some Opinions are Valued Over Others — It is human nature to value and listen to some voices more than others. Whose opinion do you value more than others? Whose opinion carries more weight with you? Only you know the answers to that. …

Do You Have a Favorite Place Where You Feel Most Like Yourself? — Is there a place that you like to go to get away from it all? Some people have a “Special Place” a place “to be.” Others have a place mentally where they take themselves. …

Some Things to Look at When Our Lives Seem Boring or Repetitive — How would you describe your life? Are you satisfied with where you are and what you are doing, or do you see yourself more as stuck? Does it feel like you are going through the motions throughout your day? Are there areas of your life where you feel unsatisfied? …

How asking questions instead of assuming helps us avoid conflict — Have you ever taken the time to think about what makes you angry? Well, recently I did just that, and something amazing happened. After I thought about it, my anger diminished. Simply naming it and thinking about it helped my anger to dissipate. This may be a useful exercise for…