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How Strong Are Your Moral Values?
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20 Traps That Steal Your Joy
Would you rather be happy or unhappy? Sounds like a trick question, right? But if the answer is so obvious, why do people go out of their way to make themselves miserable? Why do they fill their heads with negative content, treat strangers better than themselves, and keep up with the Joneses rather than appreciating… [Read More]
This Took My Breath Away
Has anyone ever done something for you that was so kind and generous that it took your breath away? You’re left wondering, Why would they do that? What’s the catch? Then it hits you — that’s just who they are. Family might do that out of love or obligation, but when someone outside that inner… [Read More]
Applause Is Temporary, Pride Is Forever
What’s more rewarding: being recognized by the crowd or knowing you did well? When satisfaction comes from applause, you rely on approval from others. But when you exceed the standards you set for yourself, pride comes from within. True pride comes from embracing challenges, overcoming obstacles, and giving everything your best effort. You don’t need… [Read More]
How to Be Kind and Considerate
The Lost Art of a Handwritten Note
Some things, like physical maps, disposable cameras, and answering machines, have become relics of the past, replaced by newer, more convenient innovations. Similarly, if you’re like most people, your mailbox once overflowed with holiday cards, thank-you notes, and birthday wishes. But these days, aside from the occasional exception, such traditions are fading. Handwritten cards are… [Read More]
Does Choosing Easy Make Life Harder?
Taking the easy way may seem smart, but it can often make your life harder. We take refuge in comfort over challenge, convenience over conviction, and acceptance over self-respect. Deep down, we may know it’s not right — but hey, it’s easy, and sometimes that’s enough. In the short term, it might be. But in… [Read More]
Expect the Best or Get Used to Less
Have you ever been disappointed by someone’s behavior, a friend who let you down, or a business deal that went south? You expected more, and they fell short. In fact, they didn’t just fail to meet the moment — they failed to exceed even the bare minimum. If so, you’re not alone. Disappointment is part… [Read More]
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