Category Archives: Self Improvement

EGO

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Earlynn

The greatest challenge we face as human beings is the taming of the ego.  This goes for our personal lives as well as collectively around the world.  Our individual world is a microcosm of the world.  When we individually tame … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace, “I Can’t”

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Earlynn

I recently read a story written by Chick Moorman.  Mr. Moorman had organized a county-wide staff development project focused on language arts to empower students to feel good about themselves and take charge of their lives.  Donna was a teacher … Continue reading →

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Hidden in Plain Sight

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Earlynn

Buddhist monks from the kingdon of Ayutthaya, Siam, were responsible for the care of a very rare and vauable 10′ tall statue of Buddha.  The statue is generally believed to have been cast in India during the 13th or 14th … Continue reading →

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An Old Story, But Still a Good One

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Earlynn

I ran across one of my favorite essays today.  It was written a long time, and the message is still clear and reassuring.  It is entitled, All I Ever Really Needed To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum.  I am printing it … Continue reading →

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Success and Happiness

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Earlynn

The story is told of a little kitten chasing his tail around and around and around.  A wise old Tom cat came strolling by one day and asked the kitten why he was so intent on chasing his tail.  The kitten replied … Continue reading →

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The Miraculous Power of Your Mind

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Earlynn

I am always amazed at the miraculous power of our mind.  Most who study the mind agree we habitually use only a small portion of our brain. But with focus and training we can begin to use a greater portion of … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell Truth From Falsehood?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Earlynn

One of the most debilitating problems with the human race is our inability to discern truth from falsehood.  We see whole cities, and countries being led down destructive paths because of the inability to know truth from falsehood. This inability has … Continue reading →

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Heal Thyself

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Earlynn

It is my firm belief that nothing holds greater value to your state of health than your own belief that good health is your birthright.   I believe my natural state is one of good health.  I do not anticipate getting … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary, Vocabulary, How Many Words Do You Know?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Earlynn

A person may dress very fashionably and present a very good appearence, but the moment he or she begins to speak their level of education  is evident.  A good example of this is depicted in George Bernard Shaw’s musical comedy, … Continue reading →

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A Family to Emulate

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Earlynn

If you’ve ever been to New York City no doubt you have seen the Brooklyn Bridge.   The story of the building of the bridge is one of the greatest stories of human motivation I have ever heard.  And the bridge … Continue reading →

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