“The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders … Continue reading →
“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 →
“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 →“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 →“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 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 →“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 →
“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 →
“Life is 10 percent what you make it, and 90 percent how you take it.” – Irving Berlin
Continue reading →“We all have infinitely more capacity than we believe. We also need to be champions of building capacity in others, including our children, friends, family, co-workers, and employees. No one should be living up to less than their full potential. … Continue reading →