Recognizing and Appreciating
“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” – Frederick Keonig
Continue reading →Category Archives: The Book of Taunt
We Choose How We Feel About Ourselves
“The belief that I control my own self-esteem permits me to listen to and hear feedback in a non-defensive way – looking to see if there’s something I can learn. Norman Vincent Peale, the great minister of positive thinking, taught … Continue reading →
Broken Sticks
“Sticks in a bundle cannot be broken.” – East African Proverb
Continue reading →A Touch of Genius and Courage
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius—and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.” – E. F. Schumacher
Continue reading →Self Compassion
“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” – Christopher K. Germer
Continue reading →Imagine the Possibilities
“A person struggles. You help. A door needs to be open. You open it. A piece of trash is in your path. You pick it up and throw it away. A child needs an extra attention. You give it. A … Continue reading →
An Act of Love
“An act of love that fails is just as much a part of the divine life as an act of love that succeeds, for love is measured by its own fullness, not by its reception.” – Harold Loukes
Continue reading →Failing and Failure
“There’s a difference between ‘failing’ and ‘failure.’ Failing is a natural possibility anytime someone does something, does anything. It doesn’t matter how great or how small the thing is – there’s always a chance we can fail. When we fail, … Continue reading →
Living Simply
“Living simply makes loving simple.” – Bell Hooks
Continue reading →Losing and Being a Loser
“Losing and being a loser are two very different things. Everyone goes through the pain of losing at one time or another. We must remember that losing can be a powerful teacher, not an enjoyable teacher, but a powerful one. … Continue reading →