HAVE COURAGE BE KIND

You can change the world! Think big! But... start small! Today's world is fragile, imperiled, hurt, unknown, in a type of bubble. This is our backdrop to showing an act of kindness to every person we meet in looks, words,...

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LEAVE MAGIC WHEREVER YOU GO

Something incredibly positive has happened during my 10-year journey of over 250 oncology appointments. As always, ATTITUDE is the difference-maker in all of life experiences, cancer being no exception. Attitude is definitely reflected in a person's behavior, as well as...

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THE GLORY OF CREATION

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His handiwork. There is no speech or language where His word is not heard." The psalmist continues to extol the grandeur of creation. All of nature, from...

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REASONS TO MAKE GRATITUDE A GOAL

Why is gratitude important? Gratitude becomes mental and emotional medicine. John Hopkins Hospital asks each cancer patient to journal 25 gratitudes daily.Gratitude enhances greater performance. Research supports that a person high in gratitude has a 15-20% superior "cutting edge."Gratitude escalates the happiness cycle,...

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HELP ME PARADOX

My years of counseling have taught me it is nearly impossible to help others unless they sincerely say 'HELP ME!" This kind of help is to advise, give counsel, regarding a problem. Vice versa, to help others who have not asked...

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BABIES CHANGE EVERYTHING

The birth of a child is the grandest and most Godlike event a mother and father can experience in a lifetime. In fact, it is so miraculous every other life experience pales by comparison. My son gave me an inkling of...

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THE HISTORY OF HAPPINESS REDISCOVERED

The relatively new science of phenomenology, empirical-based research, is understanding the meaning of people's lived experiences. It has made it possible to quantify reliable data to predict success or failure, and it is quite similar to the existential experience method. Thousands...

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HEALTH AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR

The relatively new science of phenomenology, empirical-based research, is understanding the meaning of people's lived experiences. It has made it possible to quantify reliable data to predict success or failure, and it is quite similar to the existential experience...

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RELATIONSHIP VALUES

QUESTIONS: After a gathering of friends, do you ever wonder if they had a good time? Do you sometimes wonder if a person dislikes you or has negative views of you? Do you make a critical analysis of your service...

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17 MINUTES, 17 SECONDS

These two 17's are the best moments of my day! This is time dedicated to entering my personal secret garden. The psalmist called this a secret place. The secret garden is my best vacation destination in all the world....

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