Category: Life Lessons

Good Luck, Bad Luck, Who Knows?

An old farmer answered every turn of fortune with one word: perhaps. His calm holds a lesson for anyone riding life's ups and downs....

Standing Up To Peer Pressure

Feeling pushed by others into something you are not comfortable with? Having a response ready makes it much easier to hold your ground....

When It Is Right To Quit

Walking away from a hopeless situation is not weakness. Here is why choosing to quit can be a strong, honest decision for your health and wellbeing....

An Enlightened Life Is A Simple One

Enlightenment is not a feat reserved for a few. It is found in daily actions and deeds: living simply, finding peace, enjoying life and showing gratitude....

The Gift Of Not Knowing The Future

We often wish we could see what lies ahead. Not knowing is what keeps us fully present, and it brings out the very qualities we need to grow....

Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Glass

A boy wanted to leave school because of everything wrong he saw there. His principal set him a simple task with a glass of water, and it changed how he saw things....

Listen To Your Inner Child

Think back to playing outside without a care in the world. How much of that child is still with you? More than you might think, and it has lessons to offer....

What Is In Your Cup?

When someone jolts your arm and the coffee spills, the bump is not the reason. What spills is whatever was in the cup. Life works the same way....

Hard Truths That Help You Grow

Nothing stings more than the truth, so we tend to ignore it. Facing a few hard truths is often what gets us back on track....