Life

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1. Always stand up while shaking hands with someone. 2. Never make the first offer in a negotiation. 3. Keep their secret if they have faith...

Every day we do not know what the future entails, yet we go into the vast unknown with our heads held high and nothing can stop us, because ...

Marlene We can't always wait for others to step in when life gets tough. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is take the initiative and ...

Marlene With all the experiences you've gathered and the wisdom you've gained at this stage, it's clear how much value you bring...

Marlene It’s often easier to tell others to be gentle with themselves than to enact that same grace in our own lives. As human beings, we ha...

Marlene Imagine life as this incredible journey, full of stops, sights, and little treasures along the way. When we're constantly in a h...

Surviving tragedy is never easy, whether it’s a catastrophic event that affects thousands of lives or something we experience on a personal ...

Marlene Wisdom transcends the boundaries of time, offering guidance across generations. It's not just knowledge but the thoughtful appli...

Gray hair and wrinkles might not feel like much to joke about, but when it comes to aging none of us are immune, so sometimes the best thing...

We’d all like to think of ourselves as calm, patient, unflappable people with the ability to wait quietly when need be. But the truth is, we...

No matter how old we get, we all have an inner child within us that encompasses our innocence, whimsy, and unmitigated joy. This crucial par...

Bidding farewell to the familiar and embracing change is always difficult to some degree, especially later in life once we’ve settled furthe...

WE DETERMINE OUR OWN LIVES Existentialism argues that we are defined by our existence as humans, and are responsible for finding meaning in...

What is the meaning of life? What is my fundamental purpose? Why do I exist? If you’ve ever found yourself pondering such questions, you’ve ...

Growing up, we may have been taught by movies and society that love is a neat and tidy thing, easy to categorize and identify. We find the o...

Life is full of tiny errors that, while frustrating in the moment, can help us grow as individuals in the long run. These little miscues are...

Resiliency is a skill that resides within each of us, though it often requires hardship in order to fully activate. It’s the ability to with...

We’ve all been paralyzed by overwhelming feelings from time to time: Whether we’re dealing with stress, fear, grief, heartbreak, or low self...

Bidding farewell to the familiar and embracing change is always difficult to some degree, especially later in life once we’ve settled furthe...

We have so many ways of marking new beginnings: a new year on the calendar, a wedding, the birth of a child. Life is full of monumental fres...

In an era when many workplaces are remote, when we can order our groceries online and we hardly have to leave our homes for anything, it can...

Summoning courage is often easier said than done. We can prepare for a test, a job interview, a date, or an audition to the best of our abil...

There are two ways to react when life throws unexpected challenges our way: We can always dig in our heels and refuse to budge, but remainin...

Life is a magnificent adventure. It is so magical, it shall never let you suffer. You should always catch a miracle or as many as you need...

Routines and careful planning have their place in life, to be sure. But for those of us who tend to adhere a bit too closely to our lists an...

It has been well established by science that humans possess an intrinsic instinct for mimicry. Frown at someone, and they will often glower ...

Ask any introvert and they’ll tell you: There’s a difference between being alone and being lonely. But you don’t need to be an introvert to ...

Getting older is inevitable, but in a world where the word “aging” is usually prefaced with “anti,” it can be difficult to enjoy the process...

Marlene We all face limitations, but let us consider them guidelines, not barriers. Think of them as gentle nudges that shape our unique jou...

Marlene Viewing life as a gift opens up a world of possibilities and opportunities. It encourages us to appreciate every moment and recogniz...

Marlene Have you ever noticed the look on someone's face when you praise them for doing something right? They beam! Why? Because most of...

Marlene Your Future Is Wide Open When you woke up, today was yesterday's future. How are you going to live it? Everything you do is your...

Marlene Do you wake up each morning to expect a great day? Or are you searching for more improvement in one or more areas of your life? If y...

Marlene Have you ever thought about your blessings? The ones you receive every day? Our lives seem to be on auto-pilot; we have a routine an...

Marene I think Mandy Hale says it perfectly --- Happiness is an inside job. Your happiness is your responsibility and privilege. Imagine you...

Marlene You can learn a lot from mistakes; we all make them. How would life be different if you could see the gifts each error brings to you...

There is a kindness that dwells deep down in things; it presides everywhere, often in the places we least expect. The world can be harsh and...

Marlene Right now, you have within you everything you will need as you navigate your way through life. Yes, you are a magnet and must do...

Marlene It's a pivotal moment when you decide to shed the weight of excuses, cast off the shackles of self-sabotage, and bid farewell to...

Marlene Today isn't just another day in the hustle; it's your turn to shine amid the ordinary. Picture this: you're not just a p...

Marlene  I find it intriguing how pondering "What-If" scenarios regarding our past decisions can transport us back in time, keepin...

Each day is filled with a hundred choices and decisions, and wisdom is our best guide. Wisdom comes from t...

When you are aware and accept that everything around you is constantly changing, and that you have no control over 99.99% of it, you are abl...

Marlene Have you noticed that some people disappear from your life? All of a sudden, they are gone. Or how about when someone else shows up ...

Marlene Have you ever been in situations where you felt like you couldn't handle them, but somehow, you found the strength within you to...

Make A Commitment Commitment is the Catalyst. It transforms a mere wish into a concrete plan, motivating you to work relentlessly towards yo...

Each day we all need to recharge our spiritual battery, otherwise the light of our consciousness becomes d...

As we grow in strength in our spiritual life, we give up the habit of worrying. It serves no purpose other than to make us feel tense and mi...

When someone lightens up your life just by their presence, you can be sure they are emitting a very positive energy. When someone puts a dam...

Copyright © 2004 Tom Krause There are a lot of things about parenthood that could make one cry... the cost of formula, sleepless nights, or ...

Marlene Imagine embracing gratitude for our entire past, no matter how tough it was. It's like flipping a switch in our minds. Suddenly,...

Embrace Self-Improvement Larry Bird, a renowned basketball player, acknowledged the need for self-improvement. Despite his exceptional skill...

Marlene When you read today's quote, remember the wisdom in the passage resonates across ages. It's a timeless reminder that our jou...

Marlene Believe in yourself; it's okay. You believe in so many others; what's holding you back from believing in you? You are very w...

Grace is a complex and subjective concept encompassing behavior, demeanor, and character. It can be natural for some and developed over time...

Marlene For years, researchers have been attempting to answer the question of whether old habits genuinely disappear. The truth is that only...

Why is this my dream? What do I need to do right now to get started? Who might be able to help me? Where else can I look for assistance? How...

Choose your battles wisely. While your core principles and your life goals are important, most of what you let upset you is not worth an arg...

"Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." Carl Jung Swiss psychologist Carl Jung is best known for his theories conce...

Jonathan Lockwood Huie Making a list of gratitudes is an exercise that holds renewed power each time it is repeated. One can never be too co...

The importance of friendship is hard to overstate. Having a circle of friends can provide a feeling of inclusion and acceptance, and offer e...

Marlene Rock on Dave Grohl, musician and the legendary founder of the rock band Foo Fighters! I love your music, enthusiasm, and individuali...

Marlene I have always loved learning about different societies, ways of life, religions, and people who have impacted the world. One of thes...

Marlene You know that person; it might even be you. Are you the one who is like a rock that others can lean on when they are tired, lonely, ...

Perhaps you have heard of zero-based budgeting as a technique for governments, businesses, and occasionally individuals. Zero-based budgetin...

Marlene Everyone fails, which is okay. If you are a scientist experimenting, you fail over and over again. Something new is learned when an ...

by Jonathan Lockwood Huie An overly complex statement of life purpose is more confusing than helpful. Make your statement of life purpose a ...

One evening, a man went to fetch some water from the well. To his surprise, when he looked into the well, he found the sunken moon shining i...

You have a need - a need to communicate. But not all communication is true nor valuable. What do I mean? In today's "Something Extr...

1- Don't get involved in the children's lives.  2- Do not interfere with grandchildren's education.  3- *Love your son-in-law an...

Overwhelm is not a pleasant condition. The to-do list overflows, the deadlines appear imminent and immovable. There are too many demands upo...

Marlene Throughout the last 25 years, I have had the honor and privilege of communicating with people worldwide. Often times they are going ...

With the lurking of death and deceit around every corner, it is difficult to stay hopeful and optimistic throughout life. It will get better...

A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapp...

A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three-year-old girl in her basket.  As they passed the cookie section, the little girl as...

There was a girl whose family was very wealthy. One day her mother took her on a trip to the country, where she aimed to show her daughter h...

Two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in forty years of farming side by side, sharing ...

The disciples were absorbed in a discussion of Lao-tzu's dictum: "Those who know do not say; those who say do not know." When ...

Marlene Today's story starts this way: "Get out of the way, slowpoke!" Jack shouted, slamming his fist on the horn. "Get ...

In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said, ...

A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hung...

1- Don't get involved in the children's lives. 2- Do not interfere with grandchildren's education. 3- *Love your son-in-law and ...