Fighting the Evils of Monotony
In the face of “self-quarantine,” have you been fighting boredom and monotony? It’s interesting that in January, when I chose my quotes for the year, that Edith Wharton’s words would be as reflective as the are. I see posts and…
Yes, It’s Time to Learn to Be Proud of Yourself
As a kid, I was confronted by the idea that pride went before a fall – that it wasn’t acceptable to be proud of something I had done. I could feel good about an accomplishment like acing a test, getting…
How to Kick Doubt Into the Past
Do you know who you are? Do you know what you stand for? Do you know what you would stand up and fight for and against? Doubt. Have you ever experienced doubt? Doubt about your abilities? Doubt about your choices?…
What Happened to Your Creativity?
I never saw a purple cow. I never hope to see one, but I can tell you anyhow, I rather see than be one. (Gilett Burgess) So many times, as we enter adulthood, we pack away our memories of childhood…
Hardships? Setbacks? Yes. But use a little Common Sense and Common Courtesy
In the face of COVID-19 and the reactions of the world’s governments and citizens, I’ve decided that I MUST keep my attitude fairly jovial. I shake my head at the idea that we need to be reminded of basic common…
Your Success Is Up To You
SUCCESS = Money? Position? Authority? To some people, these may be the badges of success, but to others, success doesn’t fit into a neat word or concept. When we let other people determine if we are successful or not, we…
