Some folks got a light around them that shine for other peoples. I think that maybe some of them was in tunnels, and in that tunnel, maybe the only light they had was inside of them. And then, even … [Read more...] about How to Get Happier
resilience
Leaving the Shadowland
A couple weeks ago, I gave a weekend seminar at my home church in California. It was a busy weekend for me -- four talks over two days -- and not least because I had a hard time deciding which topics … [Read more...] about Leaving the Shadowland
When Winners Quit and Quitters Win
How flexible do you feel when facing a challenge in life? To evaluate your ability to bend and pivot to changing circumstances, take a moment to read through the following statements. On a scale … [Read more...] about When Winners Quit and Quitters Win
But Change Will Come
But change will come, and if you acknowledge this simple but indisputable fact of life, and understand that you must adjust to all change, then you will have a head start.” Arthur Ashe Spring … [Read more...] about But Change Will Come
Disputing Pessimism
Stress affects everyone, the resilient and non-resilient alike. Being resilient does not mean that we are impervious to the stress of life; just that we have learned to process it in a way that helps … [Read more...] about Disputing Pessimism
How We Explain Stuff to Ourselves
We’ve all been exposed to enough pop psychology that we know optimism when we see it. Optimism makes us feel warm and happy inside, whereas its nemesis – pessimism – can feel a real drag. Last … [Read more...] about How We Explain Stuff to Ourselves