Forgive and forget is an old saying. A wise person will forgive, but forgetting isn't always best. But dwelling on the old pain is a way of holding a grudge, which hurts you more than the person with whom you have a grudge.
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Be Thankful Everyday
What are you thankful for? One day in November is set aside for a day of thanks, yet that is not enough. Think of all the people, things, sights and sounds that are a part of your life. All of these things deserve a round of thanks.
The Problem With Jealousy
Envy can be big or small. It can mean being jealous of the person who has the limousine that just drove by or the person who owns that little dog. Perhaps it is of another person's health or looks. You may just be jealous of another person's confidence. Envy comes in a variety of forms.
Do You Treat Yourself?
The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others. ~ Sonya Friedman ~ Do You Treat Yourself? You have lots of responsibilities. Work, chores and other things to do. You work hard. As an employee you expect to get paid, but you do not get paid for your normal life. Perhaps if you thought differently about it,...
Are You Planning for a Good Day?
A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. ~ George Patton ~ Are You Planning for a Good Day? You can plan a good day. When you start your day by making plans for a good day you can find more throughout the day. Enjoying your life and your life in the moment you will find more...
Letting Go of Guilt
It may be my rather puritanical upbringing at odds with my inborn laziness that makes me feel guilty at the end of the day, unless I am able to point at some achievement. But this need be no more impressive than cooking a meal or going for a long walk. ~ Ian McKellen ~ Letting Go of Guilt Feeling guilty...
DO IT NOW
I shall pass through this life but once. Any good therefore that I can do, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it. For I shall never pass this way again. ~ Etienne de Grellet ~ DO IT NOW If with pleasure you are viewing Any work a man is doing, If you like him...
Does Kill Them With Kindness Work?
When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest ten times compounded, and then throw both letters in the wastebasket. ~ Elbert Hubbard ~ Does Kill Them With Kindness Work? You probably know someone who can turn mean quickly over seemingly innocent things. You ask them about their...
Laughter is the Key to Life
Laughter is an instant vacation. ~ Milton Berle ~ Laughter is the Key to Life Anxiety, stress and depression creep into our lives sometimes quickly, other times so slow we barely notice. The key to a better life is simple. It is something babies do freely and easily. What do babies know? They laugh over big things. They laugh...
Are You Sending Greeting Cards?
Outcomes rarely turn on grand gestures or the art of the deal, but on whether you’ve sent someone a thank-you note. ~Bernie Brillstein ~ Are You Sending Real Cards? Greeting cards are special. When people get them in the mail they feel special, just by seeing the envelope. The message inside makes it unique and offers a special hug...
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