One of the first lessons children are taught regarding kindness is to “treat others the way you would want to be treated.” The Golden Rule is a moral standard found across religious and spiritual texts, as well as academia, also… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘perspectives’
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Savor Happiness
Savor! According to Webster, Savor is defined as to delight in, enjoy. When was the last time we really enjoyed a moment? Reacted with a belly laugh? Experienced a genuine gratefulness for a loved one’s embrace or delighted in the scent of… Read More
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Anguish’s Fortitude
Whether you are facing a loved-one’s illness, an end of a relationship, or a compromise of your own health, we all experience heart-wrenching, life-changing feelings at some point. Loss is an unfortunate aspect of life. Although we all deal with suffering… Read More
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Identity Crisis
Accidental identity anyone? How often do we think about creating the life we want? Living continues whether we plan it, or not. Life by design is a choice. Either you plan your identity, or it happens and accordingly creates life by… Read More
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Holiday Harmony
Holidays are filled with so much activity we often neglect to enjoy moments with family and friends. According to Pew Research, about nine-in-ten Americans (92%) and nearly all Christians (96%)… celebrate Christmas. This is no surprise… but… a majority (81%)… Read More
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Meaningful or Meaningless?
How we choose to spend time is often influenced by others’ priorities. Ever regret an activity because the pressure to say, yes, seems greater in the moment? To achieve a meaningful life, it is important to establish one’s own personal values or… Read More
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Sunny Sentiments
As Autumn saunters in and Summer comes to a close, we see shorter days, and in the north, changing leaves and cooler temperatures. Fall is glorious for many reasons. Known for its beauty and transition, Fall also brings a change… Read More
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Triumphant Traits
Who are the most successful people you know? Now think for a moment: list the traits they have in common; Similar childhood? Career track? Academic parallels? The truth is, there is no secret to success. Success is an aspiration for all of us. Although paths and… Read More
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Power of the Pause
How often do we just sit back, breathe in, and take in our surroundings, completely freeing ourselves of every other worry we may have? If you are like most Americans, the answer is probably rarely, if not never. The trials… Read More
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Mind Maintenance
If someone asked us what we had for dinner last night, we likely would not remember. Similarly, if they asked us what we did last Thursday, we might also not remember. It seems that when those around us ask us… Read More