Stress Less
(Thanks to Karla Jean Gallagher for her image. See her remarkable art at www.missprintsandmasterpieces.com,) “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the… Read More
True Empathy
The greeting card industry is massive in the United States. There are greeting cards for every holiday, and for almost every occasion and life transition. Consistently, the largest card sections… Read More
Whence Kindness???
Years ago I read an essay entitled “Manners Matter.” It was written by a social psychologist whose name I have forgotten, but the basic premise of the essay has stayed… Read More
The Other Voice
You may be acutely aware, or perhaps, dimly aware that you have two voices in your head, and that most of the time, these two voices are in direct opposition… Read More
Trust with a Capital T
Establishing and maintaining trust is considered a crucial component in intimate relationships. Relationship experts argue that without trust, no relationship will thrive, and very few are likely to survive. Breaches… Read More
Different from the Usual Way
Prior to Christmas when my youngest son was around 14 or 15, his mother and I asked him what he wanted for a gift. He told us he wanted a… Read More
Dynamic Faith
“As you sow, so shall you reap.” I was repeatedly told this at Sunday school, confirmation, Bible school, and church. As a child, I heard this as more than just… Read More
Never Forget To Laugh
“To be serious is to be self-righteous. The foundation of healthy humor is joy. Before we can have a sense of humor, we must be joyous. If we are joyless,… Read More
The End of Guilt
A young man sat on a riverbank. In a peaceful state, he was absorbed in the sounds and sights of nature surrounding him. Suddenly he heard desperate cries for help.… Read More
Simplicity Is Power: The Tattoo
A few years ago there was a very popular song by Bobby McFerrin entitled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” The lyrics are a litany of serious life problems most people face… Read More