A Frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year-old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon …
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One way to develop and improve these abilities is to practice doing some disagreeable things in your daily life. Your mind and feelings will probably oppose doing them, nevertheless, do them. Let me explain. By doing something you do not like or are too lazy to do, you overcome your subconscious resistances, train your inner …
The “personality” is the typical pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaviors that make a person unique.When we say that someone has a “good personality” we mean that they are likeable, interesting and pleasant to be with. Here are some ways in which we can accomplish this: 1. Be a better listener.Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was considered …
A friend asked a gentleman how it is that he never married ? Replied the gentleman, “Well, I guess I just never met the right woman … I guess I’ve been looking for the perfect girl.” “Oh, come on now,” said the friend, “Surely you have met at least on girl that you wanted to …
“When I started loving myself” – A poem by Charlie Chaplin written on his 70th birthday on April 16, 1959: When I started loving myselfI understood that I’m always and at any given opportunityin the right place at the right time.And I understood that all that happens is right –from then on I could be …
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. Follow the three R’s: Respect for self. Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. Learn the rules so you know …
The following is an actual question given on a University of Washington chemistry mid-term. The answer by one student was so “profound” that the professor shared it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well. Here is the professor’s “Bonus Question”: Is Hell …
Commandment 1. Marriages are made in heaven. But so again are thunder and lightning. Commandment 2. If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say, talk in your sleep. Commandment 3. Marriage is grand – and divorce is at least 100 grand! Commandment 4. Married life is very …
There is a 19th century folktale about a young fellow who went about town slandering the town’s wise man. One day, he went to the wise man’s home and asked for forgiveness. The wise man, realizing that this man had not internalized the gravity of his transgressions, told him that he would forgive him on …
God said:What if you had never heard the word predicament? Would you then ever be in one?What if words had never been invented for anything you don’t want? What if the word anger never existed? Would you feel what seems to be the reality of anger then? Would you ever think about anger or cause …