You’re walking through a grocery store. You hear someone behind you ask a question that you can’t quite make out. You turn, banging your knee into the grocery cart, you look quizzically; “Excuse me?” you ask. The man with the Bluetooth piece in his ear gives you a dirty look as he reaches past you … Read more
In Western societies, ambition is a prized virtue. Strive to be the best you can be, go further than your parents did, and reap the obvious rewards: riches, comfort, status, and more. Conversely, lack of ambition is considered a sin. What if you are offered a promotion at work? You take it, right? More money, … Read more
This book details the lessons of ten years of clinical experience with over 4,000 humanoids who took an eight-week course called The Stress Reduction and Relaxation Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. The Big Ideas! Meditation is one of the most effective means of reducing stress. In addition to its many spiritual and … Read more
Jackie and Luke sit down with their reluctant children to explain that their father is soon going to marry his girlfriend, Isabelle. Amidst this glimpse into the personal struggles of a family torn by divorce, there are many character strengths and virtues that shine through within each character. As you watch this clip ask yourself, … Read more
Scene: Ray has finally run out of money and may be forced to sell his farm. Ray’s brother-in-law is trying to convince him to sell his farm while others want him to keep it as they believe, “People will come.” In the midst of everything that seems to be going wrong in Ray’s life, ask … Read more