As I’ve said repeatedly, we must receive before we can give. When I meet a caregiver, I like to ask them about their ability to receive. Invariably, they tell me that receiving is uncomfortable for them and they’d much rather be giving. Consider this frank statement written about 100 years ago by Myrtle Fillmore, co-founder […]
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Give It Your Best Shot
Last week I encouraged those who are looking to meet someone to try something new. Now here’s the rest of the story: you need to really give it your best shot. Too often I see singles missing opportunities because of their approach. Here are some ideas for making the most of your efforts: Take an […]
Closer to the Goal
I recently heard a variation of the adage, “practice makes perfect.” It went “practice makes progress.” This new version appeals to me because perfect sounds very intimidating and something we may never achieve (or sustain anyway), whereas progress can be experienced daily. I also relate to practice and progress because they are what creating new […]
Children are Joyful Receivers
“Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” Mark 10:15 To learn to receive with grace and ease, we may well want to consider the example of children, who are naturally joyful receivers. Having attended many children’s birthday parties and cared for over […]
Throw Away the Box
I recently heard a new twist on the expression “think outside the box.” It was – throw away the box! This advice might be well worth heeding for some singles, those who keep doing the same things in their attempts to meet someone new. Single people often lament that the good ones are taken or […]
The Not So Watery Truth
There are six nutrients – protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. There are myths and misconceptions about all of them, and water is no exception. Perhaps the most common fallacy about water is that we need to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to be healthy. According to the Berkeley Wellness Letter […]
Resisting Resistance
As a writer, I love quotations. I heard one recently that has stayed with me: When we resist what is happening, we take on the role of God without having the awareness of God. This will always cause pain and suffering. The idea of resistance causing pain is not new, but the notion that we […]
Alzheimer’s Disease vs. “Normal” Memory Loss
As baby boomers age, many people are becoming more aware of Alzheimer’s disease. They are particularly concerned as they notice changes in their ability to recall names and facts or occasionally misplace things. When do we need to be concerned about ourselves or a loved one? Here’s a chart compiled from the Alzheimer’s Association and […]
Is It Hard for You to Receive?
This week I’ve had two conversations with people about how hard it is to receive. Does this sound like you? Surely we can’t do it all alone. There’s too much to do and too much to know to accomplish all we need to without help. Even if we have the financial means to pay someone […]
Are You In a Relationship Trap?
Have you ever been in a relationship trap? Perhaps you’re in one now. You know the situation: you’re in a relationship someone that you know deep down is not right for you. For some reason, though, you stay with it, despite the warning signs. Some of the warning signs you see might be his working […]