Losing Joy
“A baby smiles between 50 and 70 times a day, and a toddler approximately 600 times a day, according to research. I’m sure some of us have asked ourselves where Read more about Losing Joy[…]
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Paradigms of Life
Paradigms of life are about what we believe of the world in general. Ask yourself, “What is the driving force of my life?” “What do I spend my time thinking Read more about Paradigms of Life[…]
Roadblocks to Celebrating Differences
Although there are many, three of the largest roadblocks to synergy are ignorance, cliques, and prejudice. Here they are … Ignorance – means you’re clueless. You don’t know what other Read more about Roadblocks to Celebrating Differences[…]
Differences
“We are as different from one another on the inside of our heads as we appear to be different from one another on the outside of our heads.” – By Read more about Differences[…]
Listening To and Inviting the Bell
Mindfulness is very important for us to teach our children. I first learned about inviting “The Bell” from an American Embassy School in Delhi, India. Meemie Kemper shared this valuable Read more about Listening To and Inviting the Bell[…]
The Four Agreements
Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of Read more about The Four Agreements[…]
Difference Between Fitting In and Belonging
Here are some definitions by eighth graders when asked the difference of fitting in and belonging, from Brené Brown’s book, Daring Greatly. Belonging is being somewhere where you want to Read more about Difference Between Fitting In and Belonging[…]
It Pays To Be Proactive
Proactive people are a different breed. Proactive people … Are not easily offended; Take responsibility for their choices; Think before they act; Bounce back when something bad happens; Always find Read more about It Pays To Be Proactive[…]
Angry Thoughts Interview
I love Oprah’s interview with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on The Wisdom of Sundays. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: Pay attention to how things feel in your body. Because you know Read more about Angry Thoughts Interview[…]
Human Connection
Brené Brown writes the following in her book (page 120), Braving the Wilderness … “How do we cultivate and grow our belief in inextricable human connections internally? The answer that Read more about Human Connection[…]