Categories Finding happiness

Want more happiness?

It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more that is poor. Seneca c. 4 B.C. – A.D. 65 It might seem silly to ask if you want more happiness in your life. Who wouldn’t? One of the most important sentences of the U.S. … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Finding happiness

On being thankful

Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or worldly possessions. It’s a mental attitude. It comes from appreciating what we have, instead of being miserable about what we don’t have. It’s so simple — yet so difficult for the human mind to comprehend. Bill P. and Lisa D. Hazelden … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

The power of words

A broken bone can heal, but the wound a word opens can fester forever. Jessamyn West 1902 – 1984 I have some vivid memories from childhood. For instance, when someone would say something mean, insulting or hurtful to me, I’d go to Mother with tears running down my cheeks and look for comfort. And she … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Personal growth

The path to improvement

Our thoughts create our reality — where we put our focus is the direction we tend to go. Peter McWilliams 1949 – 2000 Nearly everyone I know wants to improve some area of their lives; every person I work with is certainly looking to make a change for the better. … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

Is your optimism hindering your success?

Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true. Napoleon Hill 1883 – 1970 You don’t need to do much research to find that optimistic people live longer, enjoy a healthier life and generally fare much better … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

Watch your language

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care, for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or evil. Buddha 563-483 B.C. When you were growing up, how many times did your mother tell you to watch your language? (If your childhood was anything like mine, … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

Stuck truck

A prudent question is one half wisdom. Francis Bacon 1561 – 1626 There was a news story a few years back about an eighteen-wheeler transporting heavy equipment. The driver attempted to go through an underpass, but his load was a little too high and the truck got stuck. It was … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

Nine steps to a more successful you, Part 3

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter. Walt Disney 1901 – 1966 Over the past two weeks, we discussed the first three steps to increase your success, using guidance from the book Nine Things Successful People … [ Continue Reading ]