Category Archives: Spirituality

The Optimist Creed“Promise Yourself . . . “To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. “To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. “To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. … Continue reading →

Emotions that simmer beneath the threshold of awareness can have a powerful impact on how we perceive and react, even though we have no idea they are at work. Take someone who is annoyed by a rude encounter early in … Continue reading →

Emotions that simmer beneath the threshold of awareness can have a powerful impact on how we perceive and react, even though we have no idea they are at work. Take someone who is annoyed by a rude encounter early in … Continue reading →

Feelings like disappointment, embarrassment, irritation, resentment, anger, jealousy, and fear, instead of being bad news, are actually very clear moments that teach us where it is that we’re holding back. They teach us to perk up and lean in when … Continue reading →

I learned that gratitude is the best feeling I would ever have, the ultimate joy of living. It was better than sex, better than winning the lottery, better than watching your daughter graduate from college, better and deeper than any … Continue reading →