Hello, dear one! Do you sometimes still feel lonely while surrounded by families, friends, or associates? If your answer is YES, you’re not alone! According to a Meta-Gallup Survey in 2023, nearly 1 in 4 adults across the world have reported feeling very lonely. What’s more alarming? The survey found the rates of loneliness were […]
Story 15: How was David, a nobody shepherd boy in the Bible, recommended to King Saul who promoted David to pinnacle success? Look at how David was overlooked at home (1 Samuel 16). David’s father had so many sons and didn’t even remember David’s existence when the prophet Samuel came to visit. All his older […]
Story 3: When you watch top athletes soaring with phenomenal performances, are you fascinated by their physical apparatus? Jerry Rice, one of the best wide receivers in US football history, has inspired many young football players with his self-discipline. The former head coach of the Denver Broncos, Mike Shanahan, said that Jerry was not the […]
Story 2: A-list actor Denzel Washington was an alcoholic addict. Earlier in his career, Denzel didn’t grace the newsstands. He was occasionally featured in the news for drinking excessive alcohol until he passed out somewhere. In addition to the negative news, his non-stop alcohol consumption also beckoned a 20-pound weight gain. As an actor, he […]
Hello, dear one!If you’re in the market to seek a job, this story is for you.And if you’re reading this article, you’re guided here to perceive a job landing from another angel.At a neighborhood gathering, I met a gentleman who was recently hired by a prestigious company, without a job title!You heard it right! The company […]
Hello, dear one! When you don’t get what you want, how do you perceive it, as a failure or a victory? Your attitude towards what’s in front of you guides your next action, and your next action shapes your character and determines your final destiny. In the word “believe”, there is a “lie” in the […]
Hello, dear one! Have you ever wondered where the richest place is on Earth? Let’s explore. On an illustrious day, I caught up with my friend who just returned home from Spain with her husband. Oh boy, didn’t they have a story to tell! While traveling on the coast of Spain in 2018, they fell […]
Hello, dear one! Have you ever received a sizable check from a neighbor unexpectedly? Well, I have. I had no idea that my critical thinking would have earned me a surprise gift. Like any normal day, after I picked up my mail in the mailbox, I flipped through a pile of newspaper ads, donation solicitation […]
Hello, dear one! Have you ever reflected on and analyzed your major decisions? Did you make them out in inspiration or fear? What were the results from either inspiration or fear? Recently when I shopped at a local grocery store, I ran into a young lady who was stocking canned sardines. She grew up in […]
Hello, dear one! Do you or know someone who currently has an unpaid student loan? Do you know it’s a government’s financial trap to impoverish college students? Hmm, this may sound like an accusation, so why don’t I tell you a story explicating the game of luring you to a strong desire and weakening you […]
Hello, dear one! Be honest. Have you envied others for purchasing a fancier car or a dream home? I sure have, but now, my lessons have taught me that less is more for my wealth. To celebrate my birthday, my dear friend invited me to her home and surprised me with this gorgeous and mouth-watering […]
Hello, dear one! When you were at a job interview, negotiating a purchase, or pressured to say YES, did you quickly reassess your self-worth before moving forward? How can a self-worth assessment contribute to a favorable outcome? After my last renter moved out of my condo, I began a four-month extensive remodeling project. Upon completion, […]
Hello, dear one! I bet you’ve had this experience: After you agreed with a YES reluctantly because your heart couldn’t bear to disappoint or offend someone, you wished you had said a NO. NO is not a simple two-letter word; it strikes the root of self-value. A yes could commit you to the loss of […]
Hello, dear one! How many times have you heard people say, “I’d be happy, only if…?” But if you ask them why they don’t pursue whatever they want, they will surprise you with a well-prepared list of reasons. Ironically, the list has prepared them to be stuck there! It takes courage to look into yourself […]
Hello, dear one! Here is an exercise for you today: Listen to name callings throughout the day. What have you heard so far? Oh, I can’t believe I did this; I’m stupid! I wish I had known better; I’m such an idiot! My boss ignores my vacation request again because I’m a doormat! Many of […]
Hello, dear one! What? Am I cursing with the common BS? No, this B.S. stands for BELIEF SYSTEM. Since you can remember, your parents, schools, neighbors, and peers have conditioned you with rules and norms that might not agree with your core values, but you learned to adapt to them. In the process, you’ve numbed […]
Hello, dear one! Have you ever taken the time to figure out what made you unhappy in the past? For me, I was able to connect some self-induced misery dots after meditating on a quote by the great philosopher Socrates: The unexamined life is not worth living. I was unhappy because I didn’t get what […]