Do you find yourself focusing on the negative aspects of your life rather than the positive ones? If the answer is yes, don’t feel bad. It’s human nature to pay more attention to what’s wrong. If only I could lose those ten pounds…If only I made more money…If only he would propose…then I would be happy. The problem with this…
Growing up in a traditional Italian-American household, I enjoyed a multi-course feast every Sunday at dinner. Meals at our house were social gatherings where family, friends, and neighbors sat around the table, eating, talking, and laughing for hours. I had no concept of what it meant to eat “mindfully” and never fully appreciated what food can do, not just for…
It’s getting down the wire—Christmas is a week away, and Hanukkah is already underway! At this point, you may be in a frenzy trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family members. If you want to give your loved ones something they’ll really appreciate, why not skip the mall this year and try giving them gifts that…
The other night, I was returning home from work when it started to rain. Yet another aggravation in an already hard day… The icy rain felt even colder as the winter wind whistled between the buildings. As the rain turned into sleet and snow, all I could think about was everything I dislike about winter. I imagined yet another year…
Are you looking to be more environmentally friendly, but don’t know where to start? Many of us want to “go green” and do our part to help the environment, but never follow through. Why? Because we assume it will require significant lifestyle changes—when in fact, greener living only requires making a few small shifts in our everyday lives. If…
We all know that being a good listener is an important skill to have, but how many of us actually practice it? Instead of processing what the other person is saying, we’re often planning what to say next and waiting for our turn to speak. Reflect for a moment on what you listened to today: Your favorite song on the…
Just as I rely on my GPS when I’m driving to help me get where I’m going, we all need help navigating our paths. And just as every journey begins with a step, my journey began when I asked God for a sign—and I received one: an acorn fell at just the right moment. And then, when I asked for…
We all think we know the story of the first Thanksgiving—the Pilgrims and Puritans who emigrated from England celebrated a bountiful harvest with the Native Americans who’d taught them how to farm essential crops. However, what’s not often mentioned is that the New England colonists didn’t just have one Thanksgiving Day—they had many! It was common practice among Pilgrims to…
In the wise words of John C. Maxwell, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” Throughout our lives, we will all experience change in our careers, friendships, romantic relationships, and especially in our relationships with ourselves. It’s how we deal with this change, however, that defines who we are. In this podcast, Greg Voisen discusses highlights from Stephen G. Post’s book…
