Archive for the ‘Values’ Category
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Photo by: Guillermo Esteves
When I taught middle school, my classes always had a theme of the week. Discussing themes like: trust, respect, discipline, and pride, sparked honest dialog that in the end drew the students closer to one another. They admitted mistakes and took responsibility for doing better.
After I stopped ...
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
Yesterday, I posted Part I of the Anatomy of a Thriving Marriage. This is a continuation of the last three tips, including resources.
Make love often – Often is of course a relative term, just make sure you get enough from your spouse. I’ve always been a touchy, feely person ...
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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On Sept. 4th, my husband and I will celebrate five years of marriage. “Hallelu-yer,” as Tyler Perry’s character, Madea would say. To honor our union, we’re vacationing in New Orleans. Perhaps, I will have a chance to see Sandra ...
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Photo by Rick McCharles
Values are beliefs that guide behavior and provide direction as to how we will manage ourselves on life’s journey. To live according to our values takes self-mastery. Self-mastery is an ever evolving skill set that allows you to follow a command to yourself. The underlying assumption is ...
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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Photo by AndWat’s
Values are the foundation from which our perspectives and worldviews are developed. They result from the influences in our lives, particularly of those who reared us, family, friends, media and even strangers.
Have you ever been positively affected by simply overhearing a conversation of complete strangers? Or perhaps ...
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