Value Faith Revenge is a Lazy Form of Grief: Why Forgiveness is the Ultimate Act of Strength
I recently saw a movie, The Interpreter; there is a scene that captures the weight of human sorrow and the…
Emotional Intelligence
Why Disrespect Fails When You Stay Calm
At some point in our lives, I am sure that we have all experienced that sudden, sharp sting of a…
Mastering The Space Between Impulse and Action
In the silent moments between a stimulus and your response, I would like to put it like this: a hidden…
Why True Discernment Always Goes With Compassion
Discernment is often praised as a mark of wisdom; we admire those who can “see clearly,” who can identify what…
The Freedom Paradox: Restraint is The Path to Freedom
Obviously we all crave freedom; the freedom to choose; the freedom to live how we want, and the freedom to…
Winning Without Fighting Back: Not Becoming Like Those Who Wrong You
With our world full of retaliation, harsh words, and “getting even,” there is a deeper, and better strength; the strength…
Confirmation Bias: To See Clearly, You Must Look Beyond What Confirms You
Obviously we all like to believe that we are rational, clear thinkers; that our decisions are guided by truth, by…
The Self-Serving Bias: Why We Take Credit but Shift the Blame
Imagine that you just got a promotion at work. You feel proud, confident, validated. Naturally, you tell yourself you earned…
Actor-Observer Bias: Why We Judge Ourselves and Others Differently
Imagine you are a student who just received a low grade on a test. Immediately, your mind searches for explanations:…
Don’t Win The Battle And Lose The War
Life is full of moments where we feel the urge to “win” to get the last word, to prove a…