Category Archives: Advice

When You See Evil Win – Five Steps to Rise Above

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Monica

Disheartening. Unbelievable. Devastating. These are all emotions that can attack when you see evil win. When it seems the whole world is topsy-turvy. And there is no sense of justice. It is a phenomenon that can bring you down and … Continue reading →

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Eight Steps to True Compassion – An Essential Quality for Both a Better World and a Better You

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Monica

I once had a manager who was kind and compassionate in many ways. But there was someone within the organization that she despised. Her contempt was palpable. I know this other person. On the surface, he was gruff in many … Continue reading →

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In Appreciation of Orange; Celebrating Quiet Confidence

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Monica

I always disliked orange. It was a very bland color, lacking the sparkle of red or the shine of yellow. Orange paled against the cool hues of blue and purple or the freshness of green. It sat equally with the … Continue reading →

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A Case of Sportsmanship Choice

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Monica

We live in a highly competitive world. A world that values success, power and prestige over human kindness. Competitiveness requires a “win-at-all-costs” kind of attitude. Stomp all over your opponent because they are the enemy. They stand in the way … Continue reading →

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The Secret Behind Generosity of Spirit

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Monica

I love the holidays. It is a very special, warm, joyful time of year. It’s a time when the majority of people set their cares aside and become kinder, friendlier, and open-hearted. We enjoy embracing each other in love and … Continue reading →

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Think Before You Indulge in the Self-Destructive Practice of Posting Selfies; 4 Mighty Reasons

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Monica

I am always amazed at the number of Facebook and Instagram pages that host the owners page full of selfies. Some of these are 75%-95%, even 100% self-photographed pictures of the account owner. It is estimated that worldwide 93 million … Continue reading →

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How to Straddle the Thin Line Between Optimum Performance and Overreaching

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Monica

I like hanging plaques in my office that have words of wisdom on them. They remind me of what’s important in life and motivate me to pursue my personal mission. The other day, one of my newer plaques caught my … Continue reading →

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Delight Loved Ones with Heartfelt Messages

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Monica

Three seconds or less. That is the amount of time it takes for our emotions to process sensory input. And five times less than it takes for the cognitive part of our brain to process that same information. This is … Continue reading →

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Grudges – the Tie that Binds You to Misery

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Monica

People hurt us. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, you are bound to run into someone somewhere who is going to wound you deeply. Some years back, there was a group of people who caused great hurt to our family. We felt … Continue reading →

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This is Your Greatest Personal Growth Ally

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Monica

When I was very young, I wanted to be a fashion designer. I entered a very small, specialized fashion college in hopes of fulfilling that dream. That’s where I met “Jenna.” Though we were never close friends, her effect on … Continue reading →

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