I have learned a lot about people from just listening to their conversation. What someone cares about and how they really feel will be revealed through listening to them talk. Even if they’re trying to be deceptive or if they’re trying to hide who they truly are, it will come …
We all see how laughter can be contagious. Well, negativity and positivity work the same way. When I am in a room filled with negative energy it can be so draining. It is hard for me to be around negative people and not feel that negativity. I try to counter …
When people ask me for things I help them if I can. I had a guy come up to me on the street once asking if I had any change. I handed him some money and we went our separate ways. There was a lady who saw me give him …
You may have heard the saying, ‘give credit where it is due’. I agree that it is considerate to do just that. It amazes me that people have no problem taking credit for the ideas of others. I know that selfishness exists in the world but I’m always shocked by …
It’s perfectly normal to get angry at times. Sometimes getting angry helps spark positive change; but staying angry about an issue for a long period of time is unhealthy. Anger and frustration can turn into negative energy and you don’t want that negative energy to linger. It has an effect …
We are all unique and we lead different lives. We have different gifts to share with our neighbors and we all have a purpose. My role in this life, in addition to my purpose, is to respect God and keep his commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13). That is my duty according to …
I believe that the past is meant to be learned from and not wallowed in. That is easier said than done for some situations. Sure you’ll never forget what has happened in the past, but dwelling on it can be harmful to the present. We have to allow ourselves to …
When the disciples asked Jesus which commandment was the greatest. Jesus listed two commandments and one of them was to love your neighbor as you do yourself (Mark 12:30, 31). This love isn’t supposed to be based on conditions. For example, if the person gets on your nerves or mistreats …
It’s important to me that I achieve my goals. Although, my goals are not more important than someone else’s goals. I understand that their goals are important to them as mine are important to me. If I am standing in the way of someone achieving their goal, I am not …
None of us are perfect. I like to keep that idea in the back of my mind. We are all learning and growing and changing, hopefully in positive ways. Also, what works for one person in a situation may not work for another person. That’s just life. It’s not always …
