Another way of asking this question might be – what do you think about? Or what do you focus on? Psychologists have documented some of the benefits of regular meditation, such as clearing the mind, reducing anxiety, increasing calmness, and so on. Some individuals will focus on a word or a phrase and perhaps repeat…
DetailsDuring a recent dinner conversation, while enjoying some great Mexican food, my friend Ed, who refurbishes houses, began to talk about different kinds of wall texturing. In his house they have a hand troweled texturing as opposed to the sprayed type. During the discussion, he mentioned that in one room of their house they sometimes…
DetailsAs I crawl out of bed in the mornings and make my way into the bathroom, I turn on the light and glance into the mirror. Fortunately, what I see first thing in the morning gets at least slightly better before I leave the house. But part of the reason that it improves is because…
DetailsI recently read a quote, “Trust winter when the plant says nothing.” While we probably don’t give our plants much thought in the winter, unless we are farmers, they are still there. They may appear dead but concealed within them is the power for new life. In the spring they will grow, produce, and blossom. …
Details“There are just two things I’d need to find out everything I want to know about everyone: 1) Let me see them drive; 2) Let me hear them talk about marriage . . . . That’s going to tell me exactly your relationship to the world.” – Jerry Seinfeld Most of us would probably agree…
DetailsFor most couples, the giving and receiving of an engagement ring is a memorable event. This is usually followed by an exchange of wedding rings, which signifies the commitment that the individuals are making to each other. But I wonder how people view their ring’s significance? There was a recent article asking people about their…
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I must confess that I was somewhat baffled by a recent psychology article concerning factors that make life meaningful. The article stated that there are three factors – 1) Coherence (the feeling that life makes sense), 2) Purpose (having goals to work towards), and 3) Mattering (the feeling that life has value and makes a…
DetailsToday’s children learn to read in pre-school and do advanced algebra in kindergarten. Well, maybe it just seems that way. But back in the Stone Age when I was in kindergarten, we learned more of the basics – like how to nap, play nice, and not eat the paste. I was reminded of those basic…
DetailsEveryone has struggled in their marriage at some point. And we have all heard the elevated statistics in the U.S. for divorce for first marriages, with numbers for second marriages being even more dismal. But what about those who successfully remain married for decades? What if they have some of the answers? Earlier this year,…
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