“Blessed are those who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God’s best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of one’s self, and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another.” ~Thomas Hughes
Our old friends are like comfortable blue jeans. They are worn in, reliable, non-binding, cozy, patched in places, but still a perfect fit. We’ve had them so long, they are like second skin.
Old friendships are worth tending, nurturing and growing because these are the people who love us and see the best in us in spite of our flaws. Over the course of a lifetime, you may have a handful of really deep and intimate friendships. Sometimes these few friendships are enough. They are so comfortable that the idea of making new friends seems unnecessary — and even a little intimidating.
Why is it worthwhile to expand your circle of friends and reach out to new people? There are several reasons: …Continue Reading
life coaching
Working as a personal and career coach, I've learned more about human nature than is likely revealed on a therapist's couch or in psychology textbooks.
The most profound epiphany for me is how people will pay good money to prepare for positive change, but when it comes to actually changing, only a few ...
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relationships
"Men and women belong to different species and communication between them is still in its infancy." ~ Bill Cosby
All problems in relationships boil down to one thing: lack of communication.
Whether our concerns relate to money, sex, kids, affection, career or any of the various reasons we fight or get angry, ...
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life coaching, self improvement
"Sound when stretched is music. Movement when stretched is dance. Mind when stretched is meditation. Life when stretched is celebration." ~Shri Shri Ravishankar Jee
Editor's Note: I originally wrote this article for Pick the Brain.
How much do you want from life? Right now, stop for a moment and think ...
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lifestyle
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." ~Marcel Proust
If you have ever traveled out of the country, think for a moment about what you brought back with you -- other than souvenirs or a stomach bug. What did you learn about yourself ...
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career
Do you want to be a blogger? Here's how I went from being a computer illiterate to a blogging success in just a few months.
Editor's Note: This post originally ran as a case study for the A List Blogging Bootcamps.
Your blog can and will grow.
But just like ...
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lifestyle
"It all depends on whether you have things, or they have you." ~Robert A. Cook
Editor's Note: This post originally ran as a guest post by Barrie Davenport on Zen Habits.
Simplicity. It is a lovely ancient spiritual tradition that has seen a ...
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