Choices 101

Psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman, known as the father of Positive Psychology, tells the story of being with his daughter one day when she turned to him and told him he was grouchy. He had never considered that label for himself, but reluctantly admitted that...

What a Difference a Day Makes, Depending on Your Attitude

I was wondering if this was the universe sending me yet another test I needed to pass. If so, I was failing miserably. Just as I was getting ready to board for a flight to Atlanta and on to Houston, my name was called. Somehow, I had two seats, and I needed to decide...

Our Innate Creativity

Have you ever met a five-year-old who apologized for his artwork? A six-year-old who didn’t believe her new song or game were amazing? Children don’t question their creativity or ability, they just accept it as normal and love to share their talents with others. Then...

How Often Do We Call It Fate?

Carl Jung reminded us that unless we make the unconscious conscious, it will direct our lives and we will call it fate. How often do we hear people proclaim, “It’s just who I am, nothing I can do about it.”  Research indicates that 88% of our thinking is...