When Our Parents Age
They took care of us when we were sick. They clothed us, housed us, taught us, and loved us. I’m talking about our parents, of course. For many of the folks I work with, their parents have become senior-citizens. This demographic is growing rapidly as we are seeing...
The Dangers of Comparisons & How to Stop
Albert Einstein shared an insightful metaphor about the nature of comparison. He said, “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Wow! What an awful way to live a life – constantly comparing yourself...
The Problem With Self-Esteem
The 1980’s and 1990’s saw the rise of a movement that has impacted today’s culture and educational system – particularly for the generation who grew up during those decades. It was the self-esteem movement and it gained the backing of both lawmakers and business...
The Effect of Fear & How to Cope
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about it, nevertheless you probably spend a significant amount of time dealing with it. It has effects on your thoughts, your feelings, and your desires. What am I talking about? FEAR. It’s the birthplace of stress and...
Who Are You?
Who are you? I don’t mean your name, your titles, your job or accomplishments, or even your failures? No, I mean your true identity. Who are you, really? What motivates you – Excites you – Fulfills you – Inspires you, or better yet, what controls...
Drawing the Line on Boundaries
How to put some boundaries on our boundaries
What About – New Year’s Resolutions?
Were your holidays spent shopping, eating treats, and indulging in other pleasures with the secret affirmation to yourself the new year and new goals are coming? Now that the holidays are over, have you set a New Year’s Resolution? Some goal you hope to attain during...
Fakebook – Don’t Let it Ruin Your life!
Facebook has done a great job of helping people stay in touch over long times and distances, and that’s terrific! I have a list of old navy buddies I’ve been able to keep in touch with as wall as distance relatives – So it’s nice to be about to...