Many of us would welcome an improvement in our lives. Perhaps a better job, better health, a better place to live. Though we would relish an improvement, few actually attain all their dreams. Why is that? James Allen shares one of the reasons: “Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve
LUCK: You Are a Fool if You Forget It – And a Greater Fool if You Count upon It. (Phyllis Bottome) Do you believe in luck? Do you believe we are puppets controlled by the hands of fate? Is what happens to us preordained? Are we helpless victims hurled about by arbitrary and chaotic circumstances?
“I blame my emotions for what has happened to me. My failures are a result of my emotional reactions to many things, including making bad decisions.” This was my friend’s opening statement when I met him. How should I respond to such a desperate comment? I said, totally inappropriately: “Don’t blame your emotions, blame human
(Information for this essay comes from the following sources: websites “presentoutlook.com/famous failures”, “getbusylivingblog.com” and the book “Celebrity Setbacks” by Ed Lucaire.) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In our pursuit of our dreams, we are often intimidated by
Judging by what we see on TV commercials, our choice of soft drink, underarm deodorant, or shampoo is among the most important of life’s questions. But isn’t getting along with others more important than a clean head of hair? Why is it that none of the many talk shows discuss the value of wisdom? In
(Information for this essay comes from the following sources: “The Path With Heart” by Michael Lynberg, “Personhood’ by Dr. Leo F. Buscaglia and “The Lessons of St Francis” by John Michael Talbot with Steve Rabey.) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If only…..2 paralyzing words that
