Words have a specific meaning. When we understand what a word really means, it makes a big difference in how we act or react in any given situation. In this Tip, I want to differentiate between preference and conviction. I…
Several years ago, I was in Cancun, Mexico, with my daughter Rachael and son-in-law Tim. The weather was beautiful when we arrived, but we were warned that a hurricane could possibly be heading our way. As each day passed, the…
The older I get, the more of a realist I become. I have lived long enough to see that having an optimistic, positive attitude is the best way to go through life. However, at the same time, I must be…
When you feel “trapped” in a difficult situation, it can be hard to know what to say or do. However, there is always a healthy way out of any dilemma. The answer comes in being polite, yet direct with the…
I enjoy the feeling of success and achievement, as I am sure you do as well. When something has gone the way I expected, it brings me a great sense of satisfaction and relief. It is not just the aspect…
I don’t know how many of you are dog lovers, but I certainly am! For the many years, my daughter, Esther, and I have “co-owned” a four-pound miniature Yorkie. Her name was Bebe, and she was one of the loves…
Have you ever had something happen in your life and you just could not let it go? It might have been a situation involving money, or another family relationship, or one in which you were holding a grudge. All of…
I am a simple-minded person. If something is presented to me in a way that is clear and easy to understand, I catch on quickly. In fact, I will be able to do a seminar on it! However, if a…
About 40 years ago, I was teaching an adult class on the subject of home life. Rather than teaching the class I probably should have been taking the class, but that is another story. I talked about the fact that…
Most of us have had some type of “mountaintop experience” during our lifetime. Perhaps it was getting our driver’s license at the age of sixteen. It could have been graduating from college and then stepping into a dream job. Maybe…