Month: September 2012

Being receptive means being open to new ideas and suggestions. It’s like having a door in your mind that’s always open, ready to welcome new thoughts and information. Imagine you’re playing a game with your friends, and they have some cool ideas for how to play better. Instead of saying, “No, my way is the…

Once upon a time, there was an old Cherokee who had some wise words to share with his grandson. He told him a story about a big battle that happens inside each and every one of us, every single day. He said, “My dear grandson, inside us, there are two wolves. They’re not like the…

Imagine you have a big test coming up next week, or maybe you’re worried about a dentist appointment next month. It’s natural to think about these things and plan for them, but sometimes we spend too much time thinking about what might happen. We start imagining all sorts of scary scenarios, like failing the test…

Imagine you’re trying to ride a bike for the first time. You might wobble and fall off a few times before you get the hang of it, right? But each time you fall, you don’t beat yourself up about it. Instead, you brush yourself off, maybe even laugh a little, and then try again. That’s…

Imagine arriving at a hotel after a long journey, feeling tired and just wanting a comfortable place to rest. But when you get there, you find out that the hotel is full, and there’s no room available for you. It can be really frustrating, right? Now, imagine there’s another person in line ahead of you…

It’s easy to spot mistakes in others, But it’s hard to admit and learn from our own. It’s easy to speak without thinking, But it’s hard to control our words and consider their impact. It’s easy to cause pain, But it’s hard to mend the wounds we’ve made. It’s easy to forgive others, But it’s…