Category Archives: Wisdom

Complaining Is Bad For Your Brain ~ 5 Tips To Overcome

Did you know that complaining impairs your brain? Even listening to extended complaining can cause the problem solving part of your brain to shut down. You may have had this experience as I have. You’re enjoying your work or life … Continue reading

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How to Find Joy in Hard Times

Last Saturday, I woke up to rain outside and rain in my heart due to some hard life circumstances. In addition to that, my throat was sore and my head pounded. I had promised to take my newly adopted teenage … Continue reading

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What Will Sustain You in Difficult Times?

What is important to you in life? Are your relationships important to you? Do you nurture them to make them strong?  A long term friend faces an end of life diagnosis. As she faces death, she teaches me how to … Continue reading

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Relationships: Can You Appreciate Differences in Gifts and Abilities?

“Mom, I did a better job than you in organizing the food.” “You sure did Michael,” I opened the pantry and observed all the food and cans neatly lined up. “You are such a great organizer and a good helper. … Continue reading

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What To Do When You Need to Change?

Sometimes, it’s clear to you that you need to change. Maybe you realize that your anger is destroying your relationships or your lack of responsibility. Maybe it’s your lack of keeping commitments or any number of relationship hindrances. You feel convicted of your … Continue reading

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