Life can be unfair. Admittedly, for some people, and certainly for many animals, life can be profoundly unfair. But even for those of us who have been relatively blessed by life, we still can face unfair situations, from time to time. So, it’s important to learn how to effectively respond…
Sometimes, life is challenging because of other people. For instance, if you had parents who were unkind or irresponsible (or both), your life will be harder because of them. You’ll have to overcome the psychic damage caused by having crummy parents. Or, let’s say that you live in a part…
We no longer live in a world in which having knowledge is what matters. Now, of course, it’s nice to know certain facts off the top of your head. But if you don’t, it simply doesn’t matter. Your phone or computer can give you any information that you are seeking…
We all have the potential to do great, positive things with our lives. That is true for every person on this planet. In fact, your issue in life won’t be that you weren’t endowed with the potential to succeed. Rather, your issue will be that you failed to unlock that…
Graciousness is a difficult word to define. But we all know gracious people when we meet them. Over the years, I’ve met people who I considered to be exceptionally gracious. These individuals had impeccable manners. They were the kind of people who rarely criticized others but instead focused on appreciating…