So often when I ask people, “How do you assess the current state of the world?”Most folks answer, “Very depressing. It seems to be getting worse every day.”“Wrong,” I say back to them. “How can anyone say that and be so pessimistic? In my view the situation is improving. Given … [Read more...] about The Worst Thing to Do With a Pessimist
Positive Mental Thinking
Dating Today: Common Myths of Online Dating
Last month, dating expert Elizabeth Lewis highlighted a few common myths of online dating and what really might be happening in these scenarios. This month she dives into two more myths and shares her expertise on how to navigate these common online dating concerns. 1. I’ve … [Read more...] about Dating Today: Common Myths of Online Dating
A Unique Perspective On Aging
The Ups and Downs of Growing Older: Beyond Seventy Years of Living by Dr. Viola Mecke is a new book that addresses the physical changes, as well as the challenges individuals and families may encounter in daily living, communication, and relationships as one ages. It combines Dr. … [Read more...] about A Unique Perspective On Aging
DEATH NOTES: And how they keep me focused on the meaning of life.
This title, Death Notes, may sound morbid, but I think about death a lot. Part of this reflection stems from the fact that I worked at hospice for over 31 years, that I conduct many memorial services (or the new term “celebrations of life”) as a minister, and that I have worked … [Read more...] about DEATH NOTES: And how they keep me focused on the meaning of life.
Is it too late to change your habits?
It can be said, “We live by our habits.” When we are standing still and start to walk, we almost always put one particular foot forward. Some start on the left foot, some on the right, but it’s almost always the same foot for each person. We are constantly performing acts … [Read more...] about Is it too late to change your habits?