COMMENTARY: Living a Life That Matters 757.1
I saw a cartoon showing an old king checking in at the gates of heaven. He introduced himself as “Edward The Good.” The gatekeeper with a large book in front of him said, “Well, Eddie, we’ll be the judge of that.” The point is that, in the end, generous self-appraisals won’t matter. Our epitaphs will be written and eulogies delivered …
What Is Beyond Happiness?
Think of a purpose for your life that goes beyond being happy, and you will be happy. – Michael Josephson
COMMENTARY: A Mother’s Message About Bullying: Hang in There. It Will Get better. 756.5
While researching the bullying issue for a CHARACTER COUNTS! seminar, I came across Vicky Bell’s blog, where she posted a letter to her daughter in college. I think her advice moving and wise. Here’s an abridged version: Hello my girl. . . You may have heard about the NJ college student who killed himself because his roommate posted a videotape …
WORTH SEEING: Beautiful images to remind you to spend more time looking at the stars above — and within
A collection of beautiful images
COMMENTARY: Stars Above and Stars Within 756.4
According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, two-thirds of the world’s population, including almost everyone in the continental United States and Europe, no longer see a starry sky where they live. The reason: City lights prevent us from seeing much more than a canopy of gray shadows. What a pity. In rural or remote areas with little or …
COMMENTARY: The Seven Cs of Character 756.2
As you consider your goals for the New Year, I hope you’ll think about working on your character. No, you’re not too old and I don’t mean to imply you’re a bad person. As I’ve said often, “you don’t have to be sick to get better.” In fact, it’s a lot easier to make a good person better than a …
WORTH READING: What is Character?
An oldie and a goodie: Read and listen to “What is Character?“
WORTH READING: Reflection Before Resolution by Ingrid Mathieu, PH.D.
This is an excerpt. Read the full article at PositivelyPositive.com. As we approach the end of 2011, I am all for setting our sights on a pleasurable and prosperous 2012. I know many people are due for a positive shift and the New Year can signal a fresh start, an opportunity to shake things up and to set some goals for …
WORTH SEEING: Reading and learning expands your mind and heart by making you wiser and more compassionate. See these beautiful paintings depicting people enjoying the gift of reading.
Here are some beautiful paintings depicting men and women expanding their lives though reading.
QUOTES: 15 Quotes worth reading about the worth of reading
1. You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. ― Paul Sweeney 2. Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the
Personal Note From Michael Josephson: Closing Out 2011, Entering 2012
As I began to write this note conveying my best wishes to you for a happy and fulfilling New Year, I asked myself whether 2011 was, for me, a good year or a bad year. And, of course, my mind quickly filled with conflicting memories of happy and sad moments, achievements and disappointments, and the recognition that every year has …
WORTH READING: Get Smarter! Start the New Year With the Five Best Books I Read in 2011. What books are on your list?
Here are the best five books I’ve read this year. They are so good they are all on my top-ten of all-time list. In the comment section please share the names of the best books you’ve read this year and if you are willing add a sentence or two on what you found so good about each book. The Happiness Hypothesis by …
ANNOUNCEMENT: New app for iPhone and Android users – What Will Matter on demand!
But I NEVER pay for apps! iPhone and Android smartphone users — this is the right time for an exception. Get Michael Josephson’s new What Will Matter app for only $2.99 (to offset costs of producing and servicing daily commentaries, quotations and more — text, audio, and video). Give yourself the gift of WWM on demand or just get the …
OBSERVATION: I assume some people find Christmas shopping a joyful experience, though the fact that I couldn’t find a good article or video proclaiming this position has made me wonder.
There are plenty of articles about the stress of shopping, and I’ve heard plenty of complaints that the burden of shopping for people who have everything has made the experience anxiety-producing. Then, of course, is the question of who outside your immediate family you need to buy gifts for and how much you need to spend. Finally, the whole issue …
WORTH READING: 8 Helpful Ways To Deal With Critical People
Reposted from Personal Excellence blog by Celestine Chua 1. Don’t Take It Personally. Most of the times, their criticisms reflect more about themselves than about you. They react in this manner because of certain beliefs and frameworks they have about life. You may think the critical person is all out to get you, but it’s more likely he/she reacts in …
WORTH READING: How to Deal With Critical Family Members
4 Ways to Disarm Critical Family Members Re-posted from Recovery Help Now by Vanessa Blaxland, MFTi. We all have them. You know, that one family member that always has something negative to say about how you did this or that, or why are you this or that way. I’m sure just thinking right now about how this person gets under …