American politician and former professional basketball player Bill Bradley once remarked, “Respect your fellow human being.” I’ve been thinking a lot about those five little words lately – respect your fellow human being. I turned 47 this year – spending almost five decades living, learning, loving, losing, and hoping that
Category: Generosity & Kindness
The Happiest Man on Earth teaches us about political hatred
I recently read a memoir by an author whose name is probably unfamiliar to you, as it was to me. The memoir’s title is The Happiest Man on Earth, written by Eddie Jaku and published when he turned 100 years old. You won’t however conclude from the title of this book
It’s about what you’ve given back that matters during the holiday season
“At the end, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” – Denzel Washington My wife and I decided to forgo exchanging presents with each other this Christmas. Now I realize
Mental struggles do not need to define who you are
Did you ever look at another person closely and wonder what’s hiding behind their smile? Are they creating a fictitious persona whose purpose is simply to conceal their mental struggles? Does seeing that smile – the universal expression for joy, pleasure, excitement, satisfaction, and many others – cause you to
Down in the dumps? Next time try doing this to feel better
“It’s OK to be down in the dumps – just don’t stay there too long.” – Catherine DeVrye, Author. From time to time, we all find ourselves down in the dumps, or put another way, discouraged, depressed, or just plain sad. Some of us are more prone to such occurrences