Here is a true story. There was a woman who struggled with quitting smoking for a long time. Then she finally made it and quit smoking for a whole year. On the one-year anniversary of her quitting smoking, she decided to smoke just one stick of cigarette to celebrate....
We know all about posttraumatic stress disorder. We hear about it often. The pain is deep, far-reaching, life-altering, and for some people, it lasts a long time. Bad things are guaranteed to happen, even to good people. What do you do after a catastrophic event hits...
When I was a young and relatively immature teacher, I used to think that teaching was mainly about knowing the most, making the best grades, and being able to communicate or explain things to others in the best possible way. Because I was an A+ student, I had a huge...
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” Solomon, ancient King of Israel. “If you don’t learn to control your thoughts, you will never learn how to control your behavior.” Joyce Meyer “You are...
Be in total alignment with your core values; your center. Identify these core values in your life and, if possible, identify the source. Spend time reflecting on your values so that you begin to flow in tandem with the stream of your life values. Vibrate to the same...
I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine who is working on finishing high school. He is really passionate about becoming a cook. After high school, he plans to go to culinary school. His goal is to own a food truck and serve people great food. He...
