Jalapeno Cheese Bread Smiley, just because it’s so yummy. The Dalai Lama says: If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. So how about practicing self compassion? Self compassion is not to be…
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• George had been an unhappy and anxious person for most of his adult life. Finally, after many years of silently watching him suffer, his younger sister, Jennie, suggested he seek counseling and disclosed to him…
I live in a little apartment in a historic Pennsylvania town, where I have city water. That’s city water not sh@*%y water! I have used this water for years and never really thought about not drinking it, well maybe once…
School Doors Smiley What if you wrote a report card about yourself? What if you still got a report card? With comments about your accomplishments and areas where you needed a little work. What if instead of math and language, the…
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Bill and Bob were good friends for many years who met while starting out as entry-level employees at a large corporation. They both developed an interest in golf and would play together regularly. Over the…
Karaoke = Incredible Love from the Audience Have you ever experienced Karaoke? I don’t mean, have you ever spent an evening in a nightclub oblivious to all goings on as you anticipate your turn and then oblivious afterwards as you…
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Charlene was very hard on herself and often put herself down. While she’d never dream of verbally abusing or even harshly criticizing others, she nevertheless thought it was perfectly acceptable to treat herself in this…
Today was great! Just like Yesterday! Just like tomorrow! Just sitting here trying to think of what to write. What? What? What? can’t take my bath until I post a blog (I’m very bossy with myself). Please shop at Amazon using…
Years ago! I received these life lessons as part of an email and was really moved by them. I wanted to share Regina Brett’s ideas with the travelers who come to friendlysuggestion.com, so here is her wonderful column on life…
••• Marilyn and Peter’s problem was not that they tended to argue. They tore each other apart! Their arguments were vicious and extremely hurtful to both of them. Their painful, dirty fight tactics were destroying their marriage. ••• Like Peter…
