OK, I Did It!

There will be an accounting, and it won't be the spouse's fault, or the kids, or whoever we want to blame!

From Contentious To Content

I know from personal experience that these suggestions work!

Leap and the Net (Or Someone's Arms) Will Appear

I saw a live Lasik procedure on the Today show a few months back. I don't know all the details because I tuned in at the end, but apparently there is a new procedure that makes laser eye correction even easier. When I tuned in they were just having the patient sit up after the procedure and she was shocked and amazed to be able to see (as you would expect). She said she had had glasses since she was 7 and this was the first time she could remember being able to see without glasses or contacts. As someone who has worn glasses since 3rd grade myself, I can relate to how that must feel.

Give A Smile-Get A Smile

Have you wondered why there is so much clinical depression in the world today? Ask yourself why our young people are so distressed. Why so many of them attempt suicide or worse the murder of their classmates or families. Do you conclude as I do that we need more of a personal touch?

Esther: A Woman's Challenge to the Young and Mature

Life doesn't always go as we plan. Stuff happens. Are we prepared to handle life's surpises? Are we preparing our daughters to become strong women? The life of Queen Esther is inspiring and realistic for all women to think on.

Imagination - Without It, Life Would be Unimaginable

Imagination - the key to success and creativity if we would only the time and make an effort.

Spontaneity

The absolutely funniest warmest moments that I remember were those moments that just came together in a spontaneous fashion.

21 Random Acts of Kindness Using Greeting Cards

Random acts of kindess can come in many forms. Sometimes it is as easy as sending a greeting card. Here are 21 ways you can send a greeting card while performing a random act of kindness. Let's all pay it forward!

Live For Today, Not Tomorrow!

Do you live for the future or are you living for today? Here are some tips to get you thinking about accomplishing goals today and not tomorrow.

A Phone Call Leads To A New Purpose Project

Purposeful Praise

Success--Conscious and Unconscious Choices

Strange as it may sound, there are payoffs when we don't succeed. What you may exclaim? Before you dismiss this statement read the following explanation on what payoffs you might be gaining from not succeeding. Ask yourself the following questions.

Values

A description of values and how they play out. Some examples included are honesty, courage, loyalty, justice, independence, hard work, self reliance, honor, Semper Fi, dignity, doing the right thing, moral integrity, nonviolence, faith, tradition, quality, customer service, excellence, charity, thrift, openness, and empathy.

To the Giving of Gifts There is No End

My wife, Maria, and her brother, Mario, are correct on the issue of gift giving; as children of God, we constantly must be openhanded toward others.

Salute Your Magnificence

Find out why your unique character --flaws and all!-- should be celebrated. This article asks readers to reflect on the things that wear away at our personal self-esteem.