Grahini
S.I.M.P.L.E Living The joy of simpler living comes with slipping under clean, sun-dried sheets. It’s inhaling the cedar when I open an inherited hope chest to retrieve a patchwork blanket I sewed. It’s picking roses to take a friend who’s discouraged.
Dealing with disappointment Even though physiologically they could have survived many days longer." despair can contribute to suicide, while hopelessness bred by poverty might manifest as apathy. "Values, meaning, and hope appear to act as catalysts" for mobilizing energy and finding satisfaction.
The art of encouragement We all face those moments, hours or even days when our hearts take a nosedive and our world looks bleak. A word or an act of encouragement has the ability to lift our hearts and our spirits. Encouragement is like a lifeline on days we feel we are sinking.
Feel great about yourself Self-esteem is an issue for many women and in these days of ultra-thin models and Super Mom expectations it shouldn't surprise us. What is surprising is how quick we are to accept another person's judgment and how serious our lack of faith in ourselves can become.
Speak with confidence Being a good speaker and communicator is essential to having success, not just in the workplace, but in life. Think about how many presentations you do in one day. You make presentations to your spouse, your co-worker, your son, and even in your e-mails.
Searching for satisfaction As I reflect, we are not so unlike that father. We often see legitimate needs. Perhaps it is a physical need we face, such as the need for food or clothing. Other times it may be the need for acceptance, the desire for control, or a yearning for true love.
Green with Envy Envy wraps its ugly green tentacles around our hearts whenever we observe the success or advantage of others and feel a painful or resentful awareness of our own lack. The monster can show up in virtually any situation.
Create a space that inspires you Creativity is a mysterious force that visits us with great ideas, new ways of seeing the world and the courage to do things differently. Revitalizing your creative talents will help you in the most unexpectedly wonderful ways:
Celebrate who you are Deep within each of us is an avid 'do-it-yourself-err.' We love to look at things with an eye to improvement. There is a sense of freedom in the ability to make changes to our environments. In our excitement, it is easy to get caught up in the way things could be .
You can be happy Today Happiness is being satisfied with who you are, where you are, and where you're going. It's not about anybody else but you, it requires no one else's approval, validation or permission. Your own happiness is one of the few things you have complete control over .
Where can you find Peace? When we don't know what to do next, we can pray. The What good will come form praying? Why talk to God? Because he understands suffering -- not in some distant cosmic way, but in the flesh. He suffered greatly during his time on earth.
Change yourself to change the world In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Making a difference is not necessarily the re-enactment of previous measures, or walking in the footsteps of the great agents of change who have gone before us.
Woman and Self-EsteemSelf-esteem is a human condition. Although a topic of so much discussion and material, many continue to struggle with this area of our lives. Here's how you can develop a well-balanced sense of self-esteem. The area of self-esteem is increasingly being explored .
20Fun resolution for a happier you Tired of making the same old New Year’s resolutions, knowing full well you won’t stick to them? Even though most of us truly want to be healthier, get more exercise, and improve our daily lives, our resolve to do so just doesn’t seem strong enough for us to follow through.