The bamboo tree can withstand gale force winds. The victory for these trees is not in never bending, but in springing erect again after the storm has passed. It is the same with our lives. The winds of our lives. . pressures, conflicts, pain. ....
Start the day by thinking about your accomplishments. You may think you've done nothing special, but did you raise a family?That's an accomplishment. Did you visit your parent or say a kind word to a friend?These are actions worthy of praise. If you think only...
The other day I was attending an event at a hair salon in the southern tip of New Jersey. I later found out that the topic of conversation among them was my hair and how they would love to get their hands on it and...
Often, no matter how hard we try, there will be problems which cannot be solved and which are out of our control. When we encounter these types of problems, we need to recognize them for what they are and focus our energy on regrouping rather...
Fashion Designer Dolita Paris asked me to model some of her designs. Here are a few photos....
It's easy convincing yourself that you should remain where you are because you have no place better to go. It's easy to allow things to eat away at your sense of self, your sense of value, your sense of well-being. It's easy to blame someone...
Working with people has given me some insight into the process of success. Regardless of our background, skills or experience, we can't be successful until we feel confident about who we are and what we're doing. We mistakenly think that if we are successful, we...
Discouragement affects all of us from time to time. We all get the feeling that no matter what we do, it's a waste of time. We need to accept that feeling for exactly what it is--a temporary state that does not define who we are...
Every single day counts. Appreciate every moment and savor everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you never talked to before and really listen. Let yourself break free and set your sights high. Hold...
We all know how a t. v. works. Well, let's look at our thoughts as they relate to watching television: The pictures you receive from the transmission of your thoughts are not on a television screen in your den, they are the pictures of your...