Article #619
Christmas has universal appeal and unlike every other religious festival it is celebrated by Christians and non Christians alike. So what is it about Christmas that makes it so popular? What does it mean to people who don’t subscribe to the tenets of Christianity? Though not a Christian, the story of the birth of Jesus has a special meaning for me.

Article #617
Time. It is arguably our most valuable commodity. Unlike treasured gems, precious metals and any other prized possessions, time can’t be hoarded, collected, earned, or bought with hard work, money, dignity or our soul. It slips away whether or not we choose to pack meaning into it. Use it or lose it, so goes the saying.

Article #615
You may often hear the phrase “you are what you eat” and clearly there is some truth in that; we are constantly reminded by the media and government to eat healthily. However, what we think is more important and in particular, that inner critical voice which we hear all day long. Our inner voice either supports us and makes us feel good or undermines our self-esteem and self-worth causing us to feel down.

Article #613
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ~Dalai Lama

Article #612
Things you should know about thinking. You need to have some understanding of what thinking is, how you habitually think and how you can go about changing how you think. Once you have the basics, you can change how your thinking and thereby change your life.This is an exciting capsule study of how to change your life by simply changing how you think.

Post #611
Friday Video: TED Talk – Why do we humans so often resist the inevitability of death? Watch this presentation to the very end. Steven Cave has a wonderful way of helping us to see what is really important about living.

Article #608
Here are some tips on how to overcome self doubt and live a happier life.

Article #607
One of the common challenges for successful purposeful women is about not taking things personally. That’s because moving forward, getting bigger, and living your dreams require that you step out of the petty concerns of your small self. You simply can no longer afford to waste that kind of energy and attention. So, here are the 9 Immutable Laws of Not Taking Things Personally.

Article #602
By using empathic listening techniques, you will be able to hear a lot more than what a person is saying. In fact, you’ll actually “hear” if a person is holding something back or if they are simply overcompensating for something.

Post #601
Friday Video: TED Talk – Where does happiness come from for you? An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you are going, and above all, being grateful.