When we think of achievements, we usually think of something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, with great or heroic deeds. But there are simple accomplishments that we achieve every day that we don’t always give ourselves, or others, full credit for. We care for our pets, our children, our homes, our…
Inner harmony is a feeling of peace of mind derived from self-acceptance, acceptance of the people and circumstances around us, and acceptance of the past. Generally, inner harmony is a form of happiness that exists when we achieve a sense of peace that goes beyond satisfaction, contentment, comfort and security to utter exhilaration. When our…
Ethics are the set of moral principles that guide a person’s behavior. These morals are shaped by social norms, cultural practices, and religious influences. Ethics reflect beliefs about what is right and what is wrong, what is just and what is unjust, what is good and what is bad in terms of human behavior. Wikipedia Dec.…
I have lived many places and visited many other places. One thing I have noticed is that attitudes about time vary from place to place and region to region. In parts of the Southern U.S. there seems to be a relaxed feeling about having things start on time. The same is true in the North…
We have all experienced difficulties of one kind or another. Sometimes we feel weak when we have physical, emotional or financial problems. We might even feel helpless when things seem beyond our control. We may be getting older or have an illness or injury that leaves us weak and unable to do what we think…
Pride is defined as a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired. We are encouraged to show school pride, and to be proud of our teams’ accomplishments on the sports fields. We are…
We all have unused potential. That is, we do not always fully use all of the energy and talents we have been given to do what we are capable of doing. Sometimes there might have been something standing in the way of our ability to develop a particular skill or talent. More often than not…
What does it mean to be an optimist? And why should or could anybody be optimistic when things are so bad all around us. The government is a mess, the weather is bad, and things seem to be falling apart all around us. Even the people we have to deal with every day are often…
Joy and happiness are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences in the way each is experienced. It may seem like splitting hairs, because some of the same things that make us joyful also make us happy. The difference is, in the source of the pleasurable feelings. As far as the Bible is concerned,…
In the media age, it has become common to encounter a wide variety of so-called influencers online. They range from people who espouse crack-pot conspiracy theories to inspirational bloggers who have honorable motives to try to help us think more clearly about serious social issues. The problem we have, is to choose wisely what we…