From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Take a Deeper Look: A Lesson On Understanding and Love from Brother Bear

February 27, 2010

Devastated by the death of his brother Sitka at the hands of a mother bear, Kenai set out on a mission for revenge.  However, the spirits had a greater plan—a plan to teach Kenai the power of love and understanding for all.  This is the basis of Brother Bear, a movie which stands to teach [...]

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How to Be Selfish…In a Good Way

February 20, 2010

The Role of Selfishness in Self Improvement
Selfishness.  The word has a bad reputation.  As it slips off my tongue, I get an image of a small child withholding his favorite toy from a playmate.  At first thought, you may also regard selfishness in a negative light.  But is it really that bad?  Is it possible [...]

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Love and Relationship Quotes

February 13, 2010

Keeping in line with this week’s self improvement topic, understanding pure love, I’ve put together a collection of love and relationship quotes.  Enjoy them, share them with those you love, and feel free to add your own favorite love sayings in the comment section.
“True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights.  If you hear [...]

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What Love is Not – A Life Lesson on Attachment, Infatuation, and Lust

February 8, 2010

He loves me. He loves me not. She loves me. She loves me not.  The notion of love can be so confusing.  Nonetheless, many people throw the word around without regard for its true meaning.
In an environment where the word love is used to describe feelings of lust, attachment, and infatuation, you may be [...]

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20 Argument Tactics to Avoid for Effective Communication – Part 2

February 3, 2010

Arguments may be the greatest test of our communication skills.  However; with desire and fortitude, we can communicate differences of opinion without the onset of anger and resentment.
The 10 argument phrases below are part two in a two part series on what not to say for effective communication. The goal is to communicate successfully, even [...]

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