Life is better when we respect each other. We listen to each other. We disagree civilly. We recognize each other’s strengths. We share admiration for each other’s gifts. We share a sense of honesty and integrity that builds trust. We care about each other’s feelings. Respect is a building block for strong relationships, families, and communities.
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A Better Life ~ Healing the Hurt
We all get hurt. There is no way to avoid the hurts life hurls at us. When we’re hurt we have to heal faster than the world hurts us. What do we do? We shake it off. We stand up. We step forward, head held high no matter how strong the headwinds. We keep moving. We keep living.
A Better Life ~ Love On
Great relationships are made by people who view each other as equals. They understand each has strengths and weaknesses. They understand each has a right to his/her opinions. They do the hard work of working through life’s sticky problems. They don’t run away from trouble, they confront their troubles and work together to resolve their issues. They never extinguish the love candle. Love On!
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When is enough, enough? We’ve all reached the breaking point at some time. We’ve had enough. Whatever it is, it builds slowly until something small thing causes an explosion. We can avoid breaking point moments if we have the courage to talk about the issues before they reach the critical level. When we talk about issues, we are entering into a dialogue. If the dialogue is open and honest we allow each other to freely express him/herself. Honest dialogues address the problems from multiple perspectives and seeks common solutions.
A Better Life ~ Spinning Through the Cosmos
The surface of the earth at the equator moves at a speed of 460 meters per second–or roughly 1,000 miles per hour (Per Scientific American). Everyone on this wonderful planet is spinning merrily through the cosmos. Earth is our ship and we share it. As long as we’re on the same ship, why not get along, share, help each other out, recycle, and cut each other a chunk of leeway.
A Better Life ~ Don’t Let the Darkness Win
Don’t let the darkness win. As long as you’re breathing there’s hope. Don’t let the darkness win. Let the light in and the darkness will disappear.
A Better Life ~ Working Together Works
Working together works. Working together is always better than working against each other. Why spend time arguing and fighting to see whose viewpoint prevails when there may be another way that combines the best of the differing viewpoints.
A Better Life ~ Understanding
When we have someone in our life who understands our struggles, stresses, and goals, we are fortunate. We can offer the same gift to others. Understanding takes time to listen and understand how deeply another feels about his/her struggles, stresses, and goals. There is an empathic give and take that helps the other know that someone in this world understands me.
A Better Life ~ A Tried & True Method
A rancher gave me some advice when I was younger. He said, “Ray, if you’re going wish in one hand or poop in the other, which do you think you’re going to get first?” He used a much more crude word than I used, but I understood his advice. Set goals, work toward them, don’t let anything get in your way. It’s a tried and true method for anyone who wants to be successful.
A Better Life ~ Making Competition Work for You
Competition is a part of life. There is a difference between competing with others and competing against others. When I compete with others, I am placing my self-esteem on the outcome. When I compete against others, I am measuring my performance against another’s performance. Whatever the outcome, I can use the results to improve my next performance.
