I know people who are very busy. They are always on the go, running from one place to another. But if you asked them at the end of the week what they have accomplished, they would give you a blank look.  They are being busy, but they are not being productive. Admittedly, sometimes it is…

In fairy tales, there is always a Prince Charming, someone who comes and saves the day. In fact, most children’s stories have a hero, someone who solves a big problem that no one else can solve. Unfortunately, in real life, there is no Prince Charming and taking responsibility for our lives is a skill that…

The teen years are a challenging period for parents. The problem is that teens look like adults. They have adult bodies, and once they get into high school, they start to dress like adults. But they aren’t adults. Their brains are still developing. So, they lack adult emotional maturity and judgment. As a result, they…

The ironic thing about life is that the things that we love the most are also the things that can keep us from fully loving other people. Whether it be religion or patriotism or family, the things that we cherish most tend to divide us. They can lead us to dislike other people for no…

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