There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountain tops of our desires. [Jawaharlal ... Read More about Being Scrupulous, Yet Flexible
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Championing Children
Perhaps the observation that "children are the future" is cliche. Still, the future depends on the proper training and nurturance of children. They have little power except for their appeal to adult ... Read More about Championing Children
Developing, Encouraging and Promoting Self-Competence
Competence brings a sense of accomplishment. For some people, it is confirmation of self-worth. ... Read More about Developing, Encouraging and Promoting Self-Competence
Developing, Encouraging and Promoting Self-Confidence
I’ve never let anyone talk me into not believing in myself. [Muhammad Ali, Success Magazine, June 1998] In basketball, most free-throw shooters eye the basket with a little fear in their eyes. Not ... Read More about Developing, Encouraging and Promoting Self-Confidence
Cultivating and Nurturing Self-Esteem
Self-esteem – how do I feel about myself? This is the emotional component of self-worth. Approximately a dozen ligaments hold together the human knee. If any of them is injured, the function of the ... Read More about Cultivating and Nurturing Self-Esteem
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
Redeeming
Springtime reminds us that redemption is possible, especially if we seek it. Redemption is a difficult idea for many people to grasp and accept. The idea is that no matter what we have done in the ... Read More about Redeeming
Evolution
Evolution is a word for a process that applies to every dynamic system. It applies to biology, social systems (such as economics, politics and culture), and to our personal lives. To understand why ... Read More about Evolution
Zest, the Spice of Life: Opening to Horizons
On a citrus fruit, the zest is the outer covering that adds flavor. In life, zest refers to a sense of opening to possibilities – taking advantage of what life has to offer. What I'm proposing, to ... Read More about Zest, the Spice of Life: Opening to Horizons