How to get over low self-esteem
12 comments so farA while back I was listening to a radio show where a psychologist was on talking about self-esteem. I thought it was a bit odd since this particular station had more of an alternative/rock genre but I kept listening. The good doctor had a few good points on how to boost your self-esteem that are [...]
Thoughts on the American Dream
No commentsWhen someone says they’re chasing the American Dream what do you think of? Working hard, buying a house in the suburbs, driving a Cadillac and retiring at 65 to spend your golden years traveling in a motor home?
I think there’s more to it than that.
The original American Dream was to live in a country where [...]
Re-seeing those you love
17 comments so farA beautiful post over at Lives Less Ordinary suggests that we don’t need to visit the Seven Wonders of the World to appreciate the world in which we live. In fact, Amy suggests stepping back, taking a deep breath and “allowing your eyes to drink in the unique beauty of what surrounds you.” (She’s [...]
A personal experience: simple gifts mean the most
12 comments so farWhen I got home from work tonight I found a pile of clothes on my bed. My wife informed me that they were old and I should go through them and decide which should be donated and which I wanted to keep.
After sorting through some of the clothes (”I haven’t seen you wear that since [...]
Merry Christmas from Oregon
No commentsMerry Christmas from a damp, green, beautiful Oregon! I hope it’s a wonderful one for you and yours.
For lack of anything else to write, what was the best gift given or received in your family? For example, did your mom give your dad something particularly thoughtful? Did your family do something for a less fortunate [...]
