“The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.” ~Samuel Johnson Some people say there’s no such thing as a selfless act; that any time we do something to help another person, we get something in return, even if it’s just a warm fuzzy feeling. It doesn’t really bother me to know it feels good to help someone else. That, to me, is a completely acceptable type of selfishness. What give me cause for concern are the underlying expectations we often have … [Read more...]
‘NO PAIN – NO GAIN’ ~ WOMEN in RECOVERY
December 15, 2012 by
NO PAIN ~ NO GAIN Although there is a negative connotation in this quote, pain may sometimes be the reason why people change. Pain could be the motivation for success, the motivation to do better and not to falter again. Remember the days when getting bad grades in school make us realize that we need to study? Debts remind us of our inability to manage our finances efficiently and the ability to look for a source of income. Humiliation sometimes gives us the ‘push’ to do something right … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – A Peaceful Heart, Rosemary J. Gwaltney
November 28, 2012 by
A peaceful heart is a FULL-FILLED heart; filled with LOVE. ... a PEACE-full Heart ... It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. Rosemary J. Gwaltney shares ... ``Particularly while going through a major life change, it is much too easy to worry, fret, and grieve. I know that God desires for me to live in peace. Yet it is in my nature to keep coming … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Easy to be Selfless if there’s something ‘in it’ for YOU!
August 28, 2012 by
HOW TO BE SELFLESS - 5 EASY STEPS - It does not take much to realize that putting other people's interests, needs or wishes first is greatly appreciated in many different places and cultures. The main benefit of being selfless is knowing that you are making other people happy. Read on to learn more about being a selfless person. Steps 1] Determine how close or far away you are from what you consider being "selfless". Once you get an idea on how much you need to … [Read more...]
Taryn Galewind: Growth Through Sharing
February 16, 2011 by
Growth Through Sharing Learning to Give What gets bigger the more you give it away? Well, the old riddle is: What gets bigger, the more you take away? The answer is a hole. By changing the question slightly, we’ll find an intriguing answer. The more you give away, the more you may grow in spirit, in wealth, and in self. Skeptical? Have a look at the details: Growth in Business—expert entrepreneurs find, without exception, that giving something of the business to customers and … [Read more...]
Taryn Galewind: Growth Through Sharing
February 16, 2011 by
Growth Through Sharing Learning to Give What gets bigger the more you give it away? Well, the old riddle is: What gets bigger, the more you take away? The answer is a hole. By changing the question slightly, we’ll find an intriguing answer. The more you give away, the more you may grow in spirit, in wealth, and in self. Skeptical? Have a look at the details: Growth in Business—expert entrepreneurs find, without exception, that giving something of the business to customers and … [Read more...]
