Experts tell us the sense of “entitlement” is a growing phenomenon in our culture. It is defined as a “feeling or belief you deserve to be given something simply because of who you are.” It could be in the form of compensation, special privileges and rights, recognition, or even power. Throughout history most of these…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
MORE THAN ADVICE – Lesson 6 – February 17 – 24
In a world where we are bombarded with all kinds of advice, how do you choose what to take seriously? Do this. Eat that. Buy this. Come here. Go there. There are 3 major reasons people will begin to listen to the counsel and advice others give to them. The first is driven by a…… Continue Reading
IT’S HOW YOU SAY IT! – Lesson 5 – February 9 – 16
Do you remember the age-old adage, “It’s not what you said, but how you said it that really matters”? Researchers agree that somewhere between 35 and 40% of our communication is not through the words we use but through the tone, inflection and speed of our voices. Every child knows the difference between hearing his/her…… Continue Reading
WHAT IS COMPASSION? – Lesson 4 – February 2 – 9
Remember Winnie the Pooh and his friend Eeyore? One day Pooh Bear was walking along the riverbank and noticed Eeyore, his stuffed donkey friend, was floating downstream on his back and obviously troubled about the possibility he might drown. So Pooh asked Eeyore if he had fallen in. Eeyore, trying to appear to be in…… Continue Reading
STORIES with a PURPOSE – Lesson 3 – January 27 – February 3
There is no question that storytelling, while one of the most ancient art forms, is still one of the greatest and most effective means of communication. Stories capture the attention of people in all stages of life. In fact someone has said, “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in…… Continue Reading
WHAT IS A MIRACLE? – Lesson 2 – January 20 – 27
What would you say is a “miracle”? Is it simply something that happened which was unexpected or a big surprise or an event you didn’t think would be possible or causes you to stand in awe and wonder? The dictionary says a miracle is “an event that appears unexplainable by the laws of nature and…… Continue Reading
WHAT IS ON YOUR SCHEDULE? – Lesson 1 – January 12 – 19
How do you decide what to do each day? For many, because of work or school or other commitments, there are only a few precious hours during the day when you have the luxury of deciding how you will spend that time. For others there is a greater opportunity to make choices for many hours…… Continue Reading
WHAT’S THE BIG PICTURE? – Intro to Winter Study
Have you ever taken a helicopter ride over your home area? It would certainly change your perspective on the setting and details of your neighborhood, wouldn’t it? You would be able to see the amount of open space, the variety of roofs and garden areas, as well as the size of your own property compared…… Continue Reading
TO WHOM ARE YOU LISTENING?
How much time do you spend listening audibly to the voices of other people each day? If you add up the minutes you listen to other people on the radio, TV, podcasts and any other media, along with your personal conversations, it just might surprise you. Not all of our “listening”, however, comes through our…… Continue Reading
WHY ASK QUESTIONS?
How many questions do you think you ask in a day? Young children ask questions, lots of questions, don’t they? Some experts agree most 4 year old probably ask close to 450 questions a day. By the time they become teenagers, however, parents and teachers sometimes wish there would be more questions. Is is also…… Continue Reading