Sociologist Shanna B. Tiayon posted an excellent article titled, “How Memories of Kindness Can Make You Happy,” in Greater Good Magazine.

Over the years, I’ve crossed paths with a number of people who can’t admit it when they’ve made a mistake. Instead of owning up to their mistake and taking responsibility for it, they blame others.

Ross Reck – Most of us are not afraid to try new things; we just don’t make it a priority. Then, when we do try something new and realize how positive the experience was, we often kick ourselves for not having done it sooner. 

Ross Reck – There was a time when I was intimidated by loud people. I used to think that their loudness communicated confidence and superiority!

I received a lot of very positive feedback regarding last week’s Reminder which was titled, Waking Up Dormant Relationships Can Be Energizing.

A grateful person posted the following story on Facebook several days ago: “It seems like it has rained and poured nothing but bad luck lately, but I want to say THANK YOU to the two ladies who were behind me at the intersection by Wings Etc. and Lowe’s in Benton Harbor (Michigan) today!

Recently, I called a friend of mine who had been experiencing health issues for several weeks. When he answered his phone, he sounded like he was not doing well at all.

Sometimes, when you share a dream that you’re excited about with those around you, you’ll find their responses to be less than encouraging. For example, if you’re thinking about changing careers, starting your own business or going after a promotion, some of your friends and colleagues may try to talk you out of it by saying things like: “Are you sure you want to do that?”