In the current climate of war and violence, it is easy to build a classic Us against Them mentality. Whether that is America vs Terrorists or Hawks vs Doves or Republicans vs Democrats, we create an enemy, an alien, an other. That other becomes the enemy we strive to defeat.
Unfortunately, making that other the enemy […]

A quick Google search for “personality test” turns up 7.2 million hits. A long list of snake oil salesmen and fortune tellers promising that their personality profile will give you unique insight into your inner workings, end war and cure cancer. Businesses use these tests to decide if you are a good fit for a […]

Once we start building resilience, we can move forward into perseverance. Perseverance is the character trait that allows us to keep on moving forward with our goals and dreams in spite of setbacks. Perseverance pushes onward in spite of the voices, both internal and external, that want to bully us into giving up. And like […]

Stress and change are an inevitable part of life. To handle these stresses, we must have resilience - the ability to cope successfully in the face of adversity. As the rate of depression increases and the pace of change skyrockets, resilience is becoming a major buzzword for personal health and well being. Unfortunately, this skill […]

It is amazing how many incredible personal development blogs you can find. You may think it is overkill, but I find value in the unique perspectives each person brings to this valuable pursuit. Anyways, I am a compulsive reader and having so many blogs to choose from is a wonderful buffet. There is an effort […]

I have a baby-blog here, and hope to grow it into a valuable tool for my readers. But there is a wealth of excellent information on personal growth and development out there. Here is a taste of some of the best material I found this week.
Life can become boring and routine. Why not step out […]