Month: November 2006

Don’t feel guilty for saying no

November 24, 2006 | 2 comments

Three days ago, I had a friend who is moving out of town, call and ask if I wanted any of the multitudes of religious and spiritual books she needed to get rid of. She didn’t want to throw them

Getting it right yourself first

November 24, 2006 | 1 comment

For all parents, teachers, mentors, counselors, leaders… Mahatma Gandhi was one of the most influential men of the twentieth century. His integrity, philosophy of nonviolent resistance, and unflinching courage were an inspiration to millions. One time, a poor mother and

Mary Baker Eddy top 100

November 24, 2006 | No comments yet

The Atlantic online just published “The Top 100: The most influential figures in American history.” And guess who made the list? Yep. Mary Baker Eddy, at number 86.

Thanksgiving more than a holiday

November 23, 2006 | No comments yet

Thanksgiving is more than an annual holiday. It’s a way of life practiced more frequently than we may realize. Have you ever avoided a near miss accident on the highway, caught your breath, looked up to the sky and said

Giving praise

November 22, 2006 | 6 comments

Found an interesting web page on the value of praising children for work well done. This paragraph caught my eye on the importance of not qualifying your words of support, but ensuring they ring with sincerity: Avoid giving praise with