The 3rd Best Phrase You Can Say

This week we’re looking at the best phrases we humans can say to ourselves, and to one another. Yesterday’s was “Tell me more.”

Today’s is more a formula than…

What’s more powerful than fear?

Fear is among the most powerful of all emotions. And since emotions are far more powerful than thoughts, fear can overcome even…

Vengeance is Mined

Whenever we feel rage, or righteous indignation, or a desire for revenge, it can seem as if we can’t help it. The emotions and desires are so…

Boys Don’t Cry Out

Every time there’s a new, horrific school shooting, I’m reminded of my own childhood…

Take Back Your Remote Control

Interesting idea: we control our thoughts; our thoughts don’t control us. So many of our troubles come about…

A Change is Gonna Come

Over the last couple of days, we’ve posted a couple of answers to some vexing parenting questions. One was written, the other video. I sincerely hope they were helpful. There will be dozens more coming…

Be Your Own Happiness

Parents often base our own sense of happiness on external circumstances. We find ourselves dependent on…

The Best Human Skill

We humans are driven by our emotions far more than our thoughts. Learning to differentiate between…

The Power of…

Fear is among the most powerful of all emotions. And since emotions are far more powerful than thoughts, fear can overcome even the strongest parts of our intelligence.

Think (and Feel) Before You Speak

“In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone’s letter.” (Chinese Proverb) Emotions are a wonderful thing that none of us wants to go through life without. However, experiencing them and making decisions based upon them are two very different things. The ancient […]