The best present is your presence. Whatever your beliefs, we’re about to end one year and start another. And at this time of the year, people from across the world give gifts. It’s a wonderful way to show love and appreciation. However, the original meaning of the season has been forgotten by so many people. For them, the season has …
Nothing Will Haunt You Like The Difference You Never Made
Make a difference, somehow, somewhere, with someone. Eugene Kennedy said, “There may be nothing sadder than people who spend their lives talking about what might have been.” He’s right. His observation correlates perfectly with the research. As I reported in the last two issues of the “Tuesday Tip,” Dr. Richard Leider interviewed scores of people over the age of 65 …
Plan Your Life And Get Busy Living
Most people plan for everything in their lives except their lives. Through marriage, I was related to Sister Esther Boor. She died a few days ago at the age of 107, and she was still very alert, alive, and mobile. In fact, Esther never officially retired from her teaching position until she was 98. After that, she only taught occasionally. …
Who Is Responsible For Your Feelings?
Bitterness is more devastating than betrayal. Sooner or later, everyone you know will disappoint you in some way. They’ll say something or fail to say something that will hurt you. And they’ll do something or fail to do something that will anger you. It’s inevitable. Unfortunately, you make things worse when you stew over someone’s words and deeds. When you …