Tag: Psychology
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Forgiveness: A Fragrant Blossom that Ignites the Soul
Inspiration Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. Mark Twain Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. Henry Ward Beecher. The Philosopher’s Corner Happy Good Friday everyone. I am not here to preach, but to offer philosophical and psychological insight into the nature of…
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Inspiration: The Rainbow and the Storm
Inspiration I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship. Louisa May Alcott Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. Maya Angelou The Philosopher’s Corner Have you been a rainbow in someone else’s storm today? Have you charted a course to prevail through rough seas? These are questions we are…
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Practical Parenting: Will We Survive the Storm
Practical Parenting During COVID 19 Hope you enjoy. Began this project earlier this week. I am utilizing YouTube as a live broadcasting forum to answer your question regarding psychology, parenting, and other issues during this unprecedented time. In this segment, I explore in a live Q and A Session the nuances of raising children during…
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Inspiration: The Simple Absurdities of Life
Inspiration Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about. Oscar Wilde Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Confucius The Philosopher’s Corner Ah… The simple absurdities of life. Got Life? When we do, we dwell on those things that are absent… When we don’t we dwell on…
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Inspiration: Laughter… It Brings Warmth to Life
Inspiration A good laugh is sunshine in the house. William Makepeace Thackeray The person who can bring the spirit of laughter into a room is indeed blessed. Bennett Cerf The Philosopher’s Corner Today I ran into this slight bit of Christian Humor. I thought I would share with you. Even though it is of the…
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Inspiration: Success Is…
Inspiration Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose. Lyndon B. Johnson Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. W. Clement Stone The Philosopher’s Corner F – ollow O – ne C – ourse U – still S – uccessful My favorite acronym. This…
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Inspiration: Parenting… A Season of Change
Daily Inspiration Childhood is a short season. Helen Hayes Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence. Plato Practical Parenting There is some wisdom here. After 10 day in home lock-down, I look at my children and realize the wonder that still lies behind their eyes. This is a wonder…
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Inspiration: The Magical World of Parenting
Daily Inspiration Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk. Carl Jung At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents. Jane D. Hull Practical Parenting One day into a California Coronavirus lockdown, but one week into my new…
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Inspiration: The Courage to Lose Sight of What Was
Daily Inspiration You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore. William Faulkner It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. E.E. Cummings The Philosopher’s Corner As a philosopher writes, so must he be attuned to the paradoxical pulls that move his or her…
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Inspiration: In Essence of Character
Daily Inspiration Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller The Philosopher’s Corner As in life we strive, so shall we arrive. Why not practice a psychology of arriving versus striving? Today’s quote comes from an…
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Inspiration: The Subtle Art of Knowing Nothing
Dr. Tom explores the concept of gratitude in Being that which we will be.
