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I'm Having a Crisis!
The other day I was listening to the CD of a business leader. He stated that everyone has a crisis in their life every three or four months. That seems...
I'm Having a Crisis!
The other day I was listening to the CD of a business leader. He stated that everyone has a crisis in their life every three or four months. That seems...
Speaking the Truth
If you ask my grandchildren "What does your grandmother love more than you?" they will answer "The truth". You see, when people speak the truth life is easier. You don't...
Speaking the Truth
If you ask my grandchildren "What does your grandmother love more than you?" they will answer "The truth". You see, when people speak the truth life is easier. You don't...
Happiness is Contagious
There has been a lot of talk lately about "The Law of Attraction" and "The Secret". The theory behind these concepts is that we tend to get what we think...
Happiness is Contagious
There has been a lot of talk lately about "The Law of Attraction" and "The Secret". The theory behind these concepts is that we tend to get what we think...
How Can You Enjoy an Adventure Without Leaving ...
We are living in a world that places time, energy and financial demands on us. At the same time, we have probably more opportunity than ever to add a little...
How Can You Enjoy an Adventure Without Leaving ...
We are living in a world that places time, energy and financial demands on us. At the same time, we have probably more opportunity than ever to add a little...
A Good Book
Often I am surprised when I hear someone say that they can't stand to be alone. I love to be alone. You see, I follow my aunt's theory. She used...
A Good Book
Often I am surprised when I hear someone say that they can't stand to be alone. I love to be alone. You see, I follow my aunt's theory. She used...
Food is Fuel For Your Brain
I love desserts. In fact, ice cream for breakfast would suit me just fine. Over the years, however, I have had to face the fact that we truly "are what...
Food is Fuel For Your Brain
I love desserts. In fact, ice cream for breakfast would suit me just fine. Over the years, however, I have had to face the fact that we truly "are what...
What is Learned Helplessness?
Many years ago, long before some of the legislation regarding harm of animals, some psychologists conducted research projects. In one of them, they placed a dog in a cage which...
What is Learned Helplessness?
Many years ago, long before some of the legislation regarding harm of animals, some psychologists conducted research projects. In one of them, they placed a dog in a cage which...
I Think I'm Getting Old!
This is the year of the fifty-fifth birthday! When I was a child I thought that was ancient! (But in those days I was the young one and besides the...
I Think I'm Getting Old!
This is the year of the fifty-fifth birthday! When I was a child I thought that was ancient! (But in those days I was the young one and besides the...
Self-Talk - What Style of Music Does Your Self-...
My dad used to say that he always knew who was at home when he arrived. If he smelled something cooking he knew it was my sister, Debbie. If he...
Self-Talk - What Style of Music Does Your Self-...
My dad used to say that he always knew who was at home when he arrived. If he smelled something cooking he knew it was my sister, Debbie. If he...
Life Is an Adventure
I was born into a family of story-tellers and therefore have had built-in role-modeling and audiences since I was a small child. Some of my best memories include bedtime stories,...
Life Is an Adventure
I was born into a family of story-tellers and therefore have had built-in role-modeling and audiences since I was a small child. Some of my best memories include bedtime stories,...
Reality Check
Recently I received an email from a friend and, rather than try to rewrite it, thought I would just print it exactly the way it was received. Bill Gates recently...
Reality Check
Recently I received an email from a friend and, rather than try to rewrite it, thought I would just print it exactly the way it was received. Bill Gates recently...
You Grow When You Volunteer
The organization called "Volunteering England" states: "We define volunteering as any activity that involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that aims to benefit the environment or someone (individuals or groups)...
You Grow When You Volunteer
The organization called "Volunteering England" states: "We define volunteering as any activity that involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that aims to benefit the environment or someone (individuals or groups)...
Listening to Your Own Self-Talk
I was sitting in the Cypress Club one day and noticed that my usually calm state was agitated. It took a few minutes to realize that the music coming from...
Listening to Your Own Self-Talk
I was sitting in the Cypress Club one day and noticed that my usually calm state was agitated. It took a few minutes to realize that the music coming from...
Memory - How it Works
Today I was with some wonderful people who are members of a bridge club. We were talking about memory and how it is so easy to forget things and how...
Memory - How it Works
Today I was with some wonderful people who are members of a bridge club. We were talking about memory and how it is so easy to forget things and how...
Judging Can Cause Problems
On February 27, 2006 Canada made history by publicly interviewing a candidate who had been nominated for the Supreme Court of Canada. In a television forum lasting more than 3...
Judging Can Cause Problems
On February 27, 2006 Canada made history by publicly interviewing a candidate who had been nominated for the Supreme Court of Canada. In a television forum lasting more than 3...
The Faith Factor - How Does This Affect Your Life?
Often Canada has been called a "pagan nation" or a "non-churched country" and, on the surface, it appears that dropping attendance in our churches represents a lack of faith by...
The Faith Factor - How Does This Affect Your Life?
Often Canada has been called a "pagan nation" or a "non-churched country" and, on the surface, it appears that dropping attendance in our churches represents a lack of faith by...