Category: relationships

Be willing to listen and learn

January 28, 2025 | 24 comments

I overheard a conversation between an aspiring tennis player and an experienced coach.  The coach was a person of few words, but very wise words.  The student was a talker.  He dominated the conversation, talking about his problems, his shortcomings,

Use wisdom for the best outcome

December 16, 2024 | 21 comments

Wisdom is better than weapons of war. ~ Ecclesiastes 9:18 If you’re ever tempted to “go to battle” with a co-worker, neighbor, or family member, on an issue you feel is important to resolve, use wisdom for the best outcome.

Live generously

December 12, 2024 | 20 comments

When you’re generous with others, you’ll find life being generous to you. If you’re selfish with others, life generally feels like it’s being selfish back to you. Live generously!  It’s the happier, more bountiful way to live.

Are you listening

November 22, 2024 | 24 comments

“Are you listening to me?” my wife asked three times before she finally got my attention. I was absorbed in reading a book and had successfully blocked out hearing anyone else talking around me, including my wife.  Oops.  Once she

Under no obligation to hate

November 8, 2024 | 24 comments

If someone says something mean to you, is it a requirement that you say something mean back?  No, it’s not.  That would be a choice. If someone is hateful toward you, is there an obligation for you to be hateful