There is no use being envious of people for reaping the benefits of doing things we were never going to do anyway. If someone has something we do not, whether it is money, power, prestige, or a relationship, being upset about this fact will not change it. Not only that, quite often people have things…
Influencing The Future
We never know how our influence will reverberate through the lives of the people we come into contact with. We do not know how far-reaching and long-lasting our presence and our actions will be in the lives of others. For this reason, it is important that we try our best to put good into the…
On Self Care
Once it becomes clear that someone we thought would take care of us will not, it should also become clear that we must start taking care of ourselves. It is important, however, that we do this without the bitterness, resentment, or fear that we will naturally be inclined to have when we are disappointed, frustrated,…
Looking Forward Softly
It is important to have ideals, to set high standards for ourselves. However, it is also important to understand that we will fall short of whatever ideals and standards we have. No one is perfect and life is complicated. We must be adaptable. This does not mean that we should easily accept moral compromises within…
Honesty Up Front
When there are things we know we should do or are told we are supposed to do, but know we are simply not going to do, it is important to be honest with ourselves and others. There is no point in deceiving ourselves or those around us by saying that we are going to do…