Yesterday I walked in on my two young grandsons to find them in the midst of a big argument. When I asked what was going on, the younger Jesse tearfully admitted, "I punched him on the nose because he said I was dumb!" The older one quickly replied, "Yeah, but that's because he wouldn't share his Lego". Later on, when tempers had cooled, I tried explaining that there's no ... Continue Reading
The Key to Feeling Loved in Your Relationships
Feeling loved puts a sparkle in your eye and a spring in your step. First, you must understand before you can be understood. This means you have to do a lot more listening and a lot less talking to find out what the other person is trying to say. Then when you know what that is, you can begin sharing your side of the coin. Have you ever tried responding with, “Tell me more,” ... Continue Reading
How to Be Patient with Life and Yourself
Learning how to be patient with life requires you to be a constant student. It isn't easy. The cartoon shows a woman looking up into sky and she screams out, "God, I want more patience and I want it NOW!" I stand in front of the microwave, tapping my foot and thinking, "Come on, come on, don't you know I'm running late?" (As if the microwave has ears and can respond!) The ... Continue Reading
How Positive Self Talk Can Change Your Life
Are your incessant thoughts draining your enthusiasm and confidence? Change idle mental chatter to positive self talk. "Your own words are the bricks and mortar of the dreams you want to realize. Your words are the greatest power you have. The words you choose and their use establish the life you experience". - Sonia Choquette “I get so frustrated with all the talking that ... Continue Reading
Integrity
Just since my last article was released in Be Well Buzz, this was a conversation with a teenager during my volunteer work... With tears of frustration he said, "I am tired of people preaching to me about how I should live. Show me how to live by your actions and your attitudes. Show me real love, show me integrity. I am a reflection of you. You’re my role model." Many of ... Continue Reading
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