Just Because You Are, Just Because You Can

Just because of the past doesn’t mean the future Just because you fear doesn’t mean danger Just because no one has doesn’t mean you can’t Just because you hunger doesn’t mean eat Just because you err doesn’t mean your worth Just because you feel doesn’t mean it’s so Just because you’re wrong doesn’t mean it’s bad Just because you can doesn’t mean you should Just because others believe doesn’t mean you should Just because you think doesn’t mean it’s true Just because you love doesn’t mean you care Just because you fail doesn’t mean quit Just because you hear doesn’t mean you listen Just because you’re right doesn’t mean it matters Just because you ...

What’s the Definition of Chemistry in a Relationship – Is it Love?

Chemistry in a relationship is like a performance; one is electrifying and another is boring. But no matter what, for love’s sake, you have to keep working at it to make it better. Chances are you’re reading this because you’re in a relationship lacking in chemistry and wondering whether to stay or go. Maybe the chemistry was once there, but you no longer feel “in love.” Or it was never there and you suspect you made a big mistake. Consider this: Maybe the real issue isn’t so much the lack of chemistry but some other problem you haven’t identified. How do you ...

The Art of Communication: Speak Assertively, Kindly, and Effectively

Speak up; the alternative is grief. I heard this from a friend recently: “Why is it like pulling teeth to get others to open up and say, ‘I really don't like it when you…’” On the same day another friend lamented, “I have so many people in my life who stew, steam, get so mad at someone, and tell everyone except that person.” Both of these people were understandably frustrated at others’ unwillingness or inability to speak their minds. Whether you have problems expressing yourself or you’re frustrated with people in your own life who don’t express themselves, the following suggestions ...

It’s Time to Put Off Procrastination!

Sometimes things can be tiring, but putting them off is exhausting! Of all challenges for people, I suspect procrastination is the most common of common denominators. Think about it, how many people do you know who never struggle with putting things off? How about yourself? Is it a problem for you? In my own life, I’ve dealt with many of my own shortcomings; but until this year the one thing I’ve put off was, you’ve got it, procrastination. I’ve heard avoidance called many things, including lack of discipline, putting things off till the last minute, and the thief of time. It’s all ...

Embrace Change

What is the one indispensable tool for more love, wealth, and happiness? Change yourself – It’s where the action is. Is anything as compelling as the keys to a happy life? We all seek the holy grail of happiness and certainly we’ve each found any number of useful rules, tools, and directions in our search. I’ve identified a few necessary ingredients which are surely familiar to you. “Be true to yourself,” “love and be loved,” “let your light shine,” and “be fearless and bold” are all commands that guide us well on the path to joy. Each one is at once ...