We’ve all heard the expression that Christmas is not just about giving and receiving gifts, it’s about the spirit of Christmas, which brings about love, kindness, and generosity, among many other emotions and positive actions. But regardless, each year, many individuals continue to overextend themselves financially, as they charge up those credit cards, feeling compelled […]
I was watching How The Grinch Stole Christmas this weekend, and was reminded of a very valuable life lesson. Even though the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the citizens of Whoville, he finds the next morning that his ill meaning acts did not deprive […]
There may be times when you may experience difficult times in your life, and things may not go as planned. When facing some of life’s challenges, always keep in mind that the future can be better, and you have the power to make it so. Know that life offers us a second chance each day, […]
Your chances of success in anything you choose to do is measured by your belief in yourself. It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not. Where you are from, or circumstances from your past, cannot hold you back unless you choose to allow them to, and many people […]
With each new day, we are given the opportunity to be a blessing to others. When you go out of your way to be a blessing to others, you open the doors to receive more blessings yourself. Sometimes when you may be feeling a bit down, showing kindness towards another or just doing a random […]
I firmly believe that everything that happens in your life happens because it’s suppose to happen. If you hold on to the certainty that things will eventually turn out for your overall best interest, it will significantly reduce the stress and worry that you may experience from day to day, stressing and worrying about certain […]
Choose not to worry about what other people think about you. It’s amazing how stressed people get over what others think about them. Another person’s opinion about you is not more important than the opinion you have about yourself. If you have an over pre-occupation with perception and trying to please other people’s expectations, you […]
Sometimes in your life, things may not go your way. If you look back on your life you will find that when one door closed, another opened for you. Some choose to spend so much time focusing on the closed doors that they fail to see the open doors right before them. Your perspective is […]
The martial arts is much more than simply learning to defend yourself, it’s also about how you project yourself each day. Each new day, you should choose not to complain or criticize others, refrain from judging, gossiping or speaking ill of others, choose positive thoughts and affirmations, and choose to have a wonderful day. If […]
Positive thoughts each morning can elevate your entire day. There is no getting up on the wrong side of the bed unless you’ve already made that decision. It’s not about expecting the best to happen every time, but simply accepting that whatever happens is the best for this moment. Our situations in life are temporary. […]