Nurses are the Closest Things We have to Angels here on Earth

I know many of you may feel that mothers are the closest things we have to angels here on earth and you’re right; but mothers have a vested interest in their children. Nurses, on the other hand, have a job to do with no vested interest in their patients—they do what they do because they…

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It’s Easy to Forget How Blest We Are

I fell into this trap recently when it appeared that things weren’t going well in certain aspects of my professional life and I began to stress out.  When this happened, I lost track of the fact that I have a wonderful wife, a fantastic family, lots of great friends, a nice roof over my head…

Right Now is the Best Time of Year to Repair any Strained Relationships

With all the good will that gets passed around during the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to repair any strained relationships you might have in your life.  People are generally in a great mood, which makes them far more open to forgiving and accepting forgiveness.  So, if you have any strained relationships, now is…

It’s Time that Time of Year for Us to Count Our Blessings

Life comes at us fast and hard and can have its share of negative experiences such as losses, setbacks, disappointments and unfulfilled dreams. These experiences can overwhelm us at times to the point where we think only about them and lose sight of the many blessings that are showered on us on a daily basis.…

An Inspirational Phrase to Live Your Life By

While reading the online version of a newspaper that’s published in the area where I grew up, I came across the obituary of a woman whom I had never met. I read the obituary to find out she was somehow related or connected to someone I did know. As it turned out she wasn’t, but…

The Key to Getting Ahead at Work

Renie Cavallari wrote an article recently for careerbuilder.com that contained some excellent advice for getting ahead at work. The key is to be willing to go the extra mile with a positive attitude and a smile on your face. This includes staying late if necessary to finish a project, helping clean up a mess even…

Advice for Being a Good Conversationalist

An article by Elizabeth Bernstein, which recently appeared in The Wall Street Journal, contained some excellent advice for being a good conversationalist. First, ask lots of questions. According to the article, “People love to talk about themselves and often will think you are a great conversationalist if you talk about them and not yourself.” For…