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I went to see the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? with a few family members, including my now thirteen-year-old grandson last summer. It is about Fred Rogers, perhaps better known as Mr. Rogers, and I was simply amazed at what a wonderful person he was. The documentary was well made and I was happy … Read more
“Sometimes the people who need our help the most are those with the ability to impact us in negative ways. But if we expect to be effective at helping them, we cannot let their negative and, oftentimes, destructive behaviors affect us. The trick, however, is knowing when to stop trying to help someone and start … Read more
At the end of the day, I am happy with who I am, because I know who I am. A human being who has learned how to practice love, kindness, understanding, and tolerance toward others and themselves. Or what I like to call, being spiritual. Now it can be hard to show any one of … Read more
Although I’ve made a lot of progress in not doing things that make me feel bad, there are still times when I behave in ways I don’t like myself for. I realize, however, that I’m not perfect and that these types of behaviors can help me get back on the road to happiness. For example. … Read more