Category Archives: Lessons

Why is it that adults find it so easy to make very simple truths into complex ideas? Could it be a fascination with the ability to use big words or the feeling that long explanations represent wisdom? Whatever the reason, when it comes to some bottom line philosophy, there is one idea that is probably…… Continue Reading

What mental image comes into your mind when you think about the idea of “tender care”? It may be the picture of a new mother contentedly rocking her little one to sleep or it may be an elderly husband sitting at the bedside of his critically ill wife and gently touching her arm, reassuring her…… Continue Reading

In the words of C.S. Lewis, “We all agree that forgiveness is a beautiful idea until we have to practice it.” It is so much easier to talk about it than to really offer it to someone who has hurt or offended us in some way. The tendency is to harbor the resentment, feed the…… Continue Reading

Do you have any idea what the synonyms for “inner strength” are in a Thesaurus? Here they are: self-assurance, positive self-image, and aplomb.   If that is the kind of fortitude and stability that you are seeking, there are a vast amount of resources available for you – books, classes, articles, counselors, and online materials. No…… Continue Reading

Did you know more Americans seek medical treatment for anxiety than for back pain or migraine headaches, according to the American Psychological Association? In fact, statistics indicate  the number of people experiencing stress-related physical symptoms, including panic attacks and nervous breakdowns is increasing at an alarming rate.   Anxiety, according to the dictionary, “suggests feelings of…… Continue Reading