Positive Qualities – Grand & Triumphant

Dear Folks, Life is about creating yourself. — George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Author Life is a Grand adventure; one we only appreciate fleetingly as we experience our Triumphs and defeats in this mortal coil. On the other side we will look back with longing and astonishment. Peace, Jim             GRAND Definitions: (1) conceived or expressed … Read more

Positive Qualities – Debonair & Sporting

Dear Folks, Every cask smells of the wine it contains. — Spanish Proverb Some words usually refer to men or women. Look at the qualities in the definitions of Debonair and Sporting to see that they can be lived by anyone. Peace, Jim             DEBONAIR Definitions: (1) possessing an affable manner; genial; courteous; (2) suave; … Read more

Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude

Grateful people – those who practice gratefulness – have an edge on the not-so-grateful when it comes to health, according to University of California Davis psychology professor Robert Emmons’ research on gratitude. “Grateful people take better care of themselves and engage in more protective health behaviors like regular exercise, a healthy diet, regular physical examinations,” … Read more

Positive Qualities – Sheltering & Self-contained

Dear Folks, As a man thinks within himself, so he is. — The Bible, Proverbs 23:7, Solomon There are some qualities society expects you to have (although, only at a minimum level) and there are qualities you strive to garner for yourself. What would you put on your personal list of essential Self-contained qualities? Would … Read more