Sometimes, we need to be protected. Sometimes, our job is to protect others from harm. "If someone cares about me enough to protect me from harm, then perhaps I should care about myself." As social ... Read More about Protecting
Weekdays
Guiding
To guide, to teach, to re-direct, to discipline – these may not be as satisfying emotionally as comforting but when properly done, they are essential. I am glad to take you by the hand and lead you ... Read More about Guiding
Comforting
Comforting others and ourselves is an important building block to self-worth. Sometimes it feels like what we need most. "When you’re weary, feelin’ small, When tears are in your eyes, I will dry ... Read More about Comforting
Cultivating and Nurturing Self-Worth
How do we feel about ourselves, think of ourselves, and express our self-image in action? That is the essence of self-worth. We need a solid foundation in self-worth of be of use to ourselves and ... Read More about Cultivating and Nurturing Self-Worth
Being Optimistic
Optimism is the attitude that accompanies hope. When we practice and cultivate being optimistic, thereby taking hope from a noun to a verb, we poise ourselves to act on our dreams. Optimism is a ... Read More about Being Optimistic
Resilience
By nature, humans are resilient. This is a great asset in every season. Humans have an innate capacity to keep their hopes and dreams alive. We can bounce back from great adversity, and continue to ... Read More about Resilience
Keeping Eyes On the Prize
We further empower ourselves by identifying our goals clearly, and focusing on them. People may have goals but if they are scattered in their intention, those goals will be harder to realize. Keeping ... Read More about Keeping Eyes On the Prize
Being Resolute
Not merely to dream but as the poet wrote, to hold fast to our dreams – then we can begin to empower ourselves. We need hope and optimism, sometimes, when external forces have control over the ... Read More about Being Resolute
Developing and Pursuing Dreams and Goals
When we hope, we can dream; then, the lives we desire begin to come into focus. Hold fast to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife is a broken-winged birdThat cannot fly.Hold fast to dreamsFor when dreams ... Read More about Developing and Pursuing Dreams and Goals