We have no right to be angry when we allow others to cross our boundaries. Our integrity is ours, not theirs, to maintain. Of course, people who respect us will also respect our boundaries, but only if we do first. On the other hand, people who do not respect us may never respect our boundaries,…
Growing Pains
We all have to do things in our lives that we would rather not do. We cannot get our way all of the time. Nor would we likely be happier if we did. We need resistance to make us stronger. Friction helps to develop our character. Pressure forces us to grow in ways we otherwise…
Adapting To Obstacles
As important as planning is, it is equally important to be able to change our plans when it proves necessary to do so. It is all but guaranteed that things will not go the way that we wish, hope, or predict. This should not stop us from thinking ahead and preparing for the outcomes we…
Listening To Be Heard
If we want people to listen to us, we should begin by first listening to them. People tend to listen better when they feel heard. When they do not feel heard, they often become deaf to what we have to say. Why shouldn’t they? If we are unwilling to listen to them, why should they…
Appreciating What Matters
We all want to be appreciated. Some of us want or need this more than others. But, we all hope that who we are and what we do means something, that our lives matter, and that our efforts make a difference in the world. We want to know that our life is not all for…