I don’t think it’s always easy to live by your values. Take kindness, for example. Some days I find it the hardest thing in the world to simply bestow a “hello, how are you?” to others. Not because I don’t care, but because I care too much. Sometimes I find living your values to beContinue reading “Chapter 16 – Easier said than done”
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Chapter 15 – What is it with values, anyway?
I have a shirt. It’s my favorite shirt, actually. It is bubblegum pink and has the phrase “choose kindness” written in script across the front. I bought it on a whim, from Target, because, yes, I am that girl who goes in for one thing and ends up with everything else in my cart –Continue reading “Chapter 15 – What is it with values, anyway?”
Chapter 14 – Idea Souvenirs
I have always been a consumer of information. A three-minute car ride to grandma’s house? I had a book in my hand. A billboard flashing by outside? You bet I read those words. Nutrition facts label on the milk gallon in front of me? I read it during dinner. Every night. While writing On Happiness,Continue reading “Chapter 14 – Idea Souvenirs”
We interrupt no. 2 – Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
I am particularly fond of the value of “gratitude.” The power of a simple thank you; a gesture of appreciation and sincerity; a genuine, eyes-locked, spoken exchange of recognition – all of these can go a long way. On an everyday basis, but especially at this time of year. The thanks we give at thisContinue reading “We interrupt no. 2 – Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃”
ON HAPPINESS 