One of the best ways to get to know someone better is by asking open-ended, deep questions. Even though many questions might sound generic and it may only incite small talk, the responses are usually very revealing. They give you a glimpse into a person’s true nature. Sometimes, answers to personal questions will even reveal … Read more
Understanding. Great thinkers and philosophers have been trying to understand themselves, their relationships, life and the reasons “why” everything else exists since the dawn of time. The first cave paintings were expressions of, “why am I here” and “what does it all mean”. Looking for quotes from these great thinkers about understanding yourself is just … Read more
Life is a gift. When we embrace all that life has to offer, we can achieve success both personally and professionally. One way to do this is to surround ourselves with love. Love with a romantic partner, love for family and friends, and love for living life to the fullest. When we set our goals … Read more
“Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle, or your middle to someone else’s end.” ~ Tim Hiller When you hear that someone is more successful than you, do you feel that pang of jealousy? Do you experience mixed emotions – happy for them but also wishing you had their success (or luck to be so … Read more
Do you remember when you were younger–maybe 12 or 13–and your parents would go out to run errands and leave you home alone? If you’re like me, the second you heard that door shut and you had the house to yourself, you felt this incredible sense of unprecedented freedom to do whatever you wanted for … Read more
A lot of people say that it is good to be sensitive. After all, if you are sensitive, you will be in close contact with your emotions and the emotions of other people. On the other hand, if you are highly sensitive, you may let things get to you that should not bother you. Therefore, you may … Read more
It takes a lot of hard work to build a strong relationship with a partner or spouse. As a couple, you’ll encounter challenges that will sorely test your relationship. The core values you and your partner consider important will be a major factor in determining if the relationship will survive obstacles or crumble in the … Read more
Do you ever find yourself walking down the street and smiling at the elderly couple holding hands? Or feel a tear in your eye, watching an ailing man’s beloved wife of 50 years push him through the park in his wheelchair on a beautiful Spring day? Maybe you are in awe of your grandparents, who … Read more
Whether you’ve been in a leadership role or you’ve ever been a part of a team, I’m sure at some point you have felt the frustration of other people slacking off. Alternatively, you may have been in a situation where you see someone else’s potential so clearly, but they don’t have the confidence to see … Read more
Maybe you’ve been married for a year… maybe ten… maybe fifty. Regardless of how long it’s been, there is no one great secret to a happy and lasting marriage. But what I can tell you is this… it takes work. It takes commitment. It takes creativity. It takes patience. Today, especially, it takes patience. For … Read more