A Tale of Two Dads
Doubly Blessed I have been doubly blessed to have two Dads. A Dad who gave me life, my ‘real Dad’, and a Dad who raised me from the age of two, my ‘step Dad’. When I was a child, the divorced family seemed to be a little rarer than is appears to be now. As a result, I...
Turn it OFF, I say! For Your Own Sake, Turn it OFF!
“Shhhhh!” – Did you ever get that? When you were a child, and the nightly news was on, and you made a racket. “Shhhh! I can’t hear THE NEWS!” How important was THE NEWS? It was on every day, on the radio, on the TV. I’ve probably gone the other way, these days. I...
See People – Really See People. Here’s an Easy Way.
There is something I’d like to share that I feel very strongly about. It is one of many things I feel very strongly about, but I will limit myself to a single topic at a time! What’s in a Name? Recently I was served a meal by a lovely young lady of Asian origin. As I...
The Power of a Thank You – a Gift to the Giver & the Receiver!
I really love saying thank you! I love it because it means that someone has done something for me. It means they have taken the time, or thought, or effort to see me and do something for me. So, to be able to use the power of a thank you to acknowledge that action...
Have You Ever Asked Yourself “How Did I Get Here?”
If you absolutely love what you do, without a shadow of doubt… if you’d do the same thing all over again, without a second thought… if you are living your true purpose in life, and have no hesitation in announcing what your true calling in life is – then bottle it....
What the Benefits of Neuroplasticity Mean for You & I
The benefits of neuroplasticity mean - you can teach an old dog new tricks! Neuroplasticity is something to be excited about! And if you're here reading this, you've probably got an inkling that this is the case! Chances are you’re interested in bettering your mind,...
How Thoughts Affect Emotions – and Why it Matters
If someone starts talking about how thoughts affect emotions, most people would easily understand the concept of positive thinking. This is with the understanding that ‘positive’ thinking is the only way to go, and that positive thinking is what makes us feel good. ...
The Importance of Mindset for Success and Happiness
The mind is where a person’s destiny is determined. As Napoleon Hill once stated, "whatever the mind can conceive, it can achieve." Consequently, our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us are all powerful. In fact, our outlook will eventually determine...