Speak in Love Languages this Christmas
My father grew up during the depression, so every Christmas he would receive a single orange. And to him, this was the whole world. He always loved receiving gifts, no matter how small. It didn’t matter if we drew him a picture or brought him back a seashell from the beach, he was happiest when we gave him gifts. Normally for Christmas we would get him a gift basket with a nice cheeseball and sausage, maybe a can of nuts, but one Christmas we decided to get him a whole bunch of presents; different items of clothing and accessories with his business logo. He was absolutely thrilled and said it was the best Christmas he ever had. (more…)
Planting Positive Seeds
Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday. I am so blessed to head on down to warm Daytona Beach to visit my family! Whether you’re seeing relatives, having a friends-giving, or even having some quality alone time, it’s a great time to remember what you are thankful for in your life. Since this is the harvest season, think about whether the seeds you’re planting in your life are positive or negative. Are you setting up to walk in an ugly forest one day, or a beautiful garden?
Diagnosing Chaos Addiction
Adrenaline junkies– or as I like to call them, chaos addicts— can be found in every walk of life. Similar to long distance runners who are often addicted to the adrenaline rush they receive when running, chaos addicts are addicted to the rush they feel when chaos is happening around them. As sad as it seems, there are people who will intentionally do things to create chaos during times of relative calm.
A Cure for “I’m Sorry” Syndrome
Did you ever notice that some people seem to be in a perpetual state of apology?
“I’m sorry I didn’t show up on time.”
”I’m sorry I didn’t call.”
”I’m sorry I didn’t get that done.”
This type of communication typically comes from individuals who are in the habit of making excuses for their actions. They know that they have a commitment they haven’t met, and, instead of facing the music, they choose to say “I’m sorry” to skirt the issue.
