Five years after my Mama died of cancer, so many things have happened. Countries around the globe had gone through complicated recession. Many homeowners lost their possessions. Still so many others lost their jobs. Stresses have gone up as people grapple through unforeseen challenges and hardships. In my family, some nieces and nephews have already moved to universities;… Read More »
In Mike Murdock’s widely received book “Wisdom of Winning,” he outlined some obstacles to success, several deep reasons why some people fail while others thrive amid confusion, calamity, and misfortune in their lives. Just to illustrate this point, two best friends have almost similar grades in university. Both graduated with honors and both with excellent potential. But after… Read More »
Everyone experiences fear. Nobody is exempted from its grip, not even those who appear brave or those who bully their way around. Fear, though unwanted in our lives, is just as normal as any emotion. As Mark Twain asserts, “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. . .” As such, fear happens in… Read More »
Many parents have asked me on how to discipline a child and how to show tough love. They seem so conflicted about the idea that parents who love their kids should be in control and be tough. In fact one mother believes that tough love doesn’t even exist, that’s it’s just a philosophical concept worthy to be thrown… Read More »
Now that your kids are older, four inches taller, and five times more assertive than previous years, you finally realize that your kids are not kids anymore. In fact as preteens and teens, they’re somewhat different. Now, they are reluctant to go with you during your weekly visits to the family cabin. Now, they prefer to have as… Read More »
Finally it’s 2011! Another year full of challenges and surprises! People have asked me my number one advice to start this year. At first, I can hardly think of only one since there are so many great ideas I’d like to pass on. However after much thought, I’ve decided to suggest this gem, “Put yourself first!” In essence,… Read More »
As the New Year looms, some concerned economic forecasters have pictured a doom and gloom scenario for 2011 and beyond. And some even have hard data in their fearless proclamations. Although I understand their pessimism, I always look at the bright, hopeful side. For years, our civilization has been bombarded with doomsday forecasts. But humanity has survived and… Read More »
According to a 1996 study, college students tell two lies a day while an adult, once a day. The same study states that people lie more often on the phone. I’m not surprised why we cringe each time someone calls at 9 PM asking for a donation. I don’t know why some people like to peddle lies when… Read More »
I often face questions from friends about people who complain a lot and how to deal with them. Somehow they sound exasperated and desperate when they pose their concerns. But why? I can’t blame them if they feel the way they do. Life in itself is complicated. Dealing with complainers just adds spice to the complexity of it… Read More »
My four kids are back to school. And they’re so glad to see their old friends and classmates who they only communicate through Facebook and e-mails last summer. I’m not sure how they could have survived those lazy afternoons without being online. No doubt, internet like food, shelter, and clothing has become a necessity. And Google has become… Read More »