Tag Archives: character
Mindfulness
My four-year-old son is full of questions, and chatters constantly. I love talking with him, but he’s developed an unfortunate habit of talking to me even when his back is turned. I often find myself saying, “I can’t hear you—please … Continue reading
Values
What values do you live by everyday? Fairness , kindness and integrity, which I express through loving-kindness meditation: May I be kind to myself and others; May I show fairness in my behavior and decisions; And may I demonstrate integrity … Continue reading
Winning
Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after crushing defeat, and go on to … Continue reading
The Upshift
Honey that challenge was made for you. It might hurt, but it will nurture wisdom, courage and character. I can see what you’re going through, and its big. But I can also see your strength, and that’s even bigger. This … Continue reading
Gentleness
The troubles of life can make us cranky and out of sorts, but we should never excuse these bouts of bad behavior, for they can wither the hearts of those we love and spread misery all around us. We have … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 