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Category Archives: Navigating Life
Eight Steps to True Compassion – An Essential Quality for Both a Better World and a Better You
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
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life, Opinion, Philosophy
Tagged benevolence, compassion, concern, Empathy, grace, humanity, mercy
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A Case of Sportsmanship Choice
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
Posted in Navigating Life, Opinion, Philosophy
Tagged compassion, courage, determination, humanity, intention, kindness, personal growth, resilience, self-discipline, Sportsmanship
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The Secret Behind Generosity of Spirit
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
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged compassion, generosity of spirit, Holiday spirit, holidays, joy, kindness, open-hearted, personal growth, self-actualization
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Think Before You Indulge in the Self-Destructive Practice of Posting Selfies; 4 Mighty Reasons
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
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life
Tagged danger, Doing Right, personal growth, phone, selfies, trends
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How to Straddle the Thin Line Between Optimum Performance and Overreaching
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
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Getting Ahead, Navigating Life
Tagged brain health, burnout, concentration, emotional health, focus, goals, Overreach, personal growth, stress
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Delight Loved Ones with Heartfelt Messages
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
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Navigating Life
Tagged Communication, Emotion, greeting card sentiment, heartfelt, kindness, love, words
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Grudges – the Tie that Binds You to Misery
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
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged Empathy, forgiveness, Grudges, injustice, love, personal growth, radical forgiveness, Revenge, self-actualization
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This is Your Greatest Personal Growth Ally
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
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged Authenticity, being yourself, genuineness, personal growth, self-actualization
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Do Your Civic Duty Using Only a Book
We have come to the final post in our series on the benefits of reading. You may think this does not affect you personally, but it does in an indirect way. Reading fosters healthy societal interaction and expansion. Down through … Continue reading
