We cannot deny that often a truth and a lie have the same humble beginnings, intended to keep someone from harm, but in the scheme of things both have the same intensity to reduce someone to tears. — Dodinsky
Reflections
A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked. “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you – but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple …
[This beautiful story has been circulating on Facebook. Unfortunately we cannot trace who wrote such a touching and insightful piece. Nevertheless, we are sharing it to those of who have not read it yet.] Grandmother Says… Carrots, Eggs, or Coffee; “Which are you?” A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and …
Years ago when my husband and I were dating I purchased two coffee mugs; the kind that has your name on it and a description of what your name foretells and it was pretty accurate. People used to make fun of our corny coffee mugs but that’s okay. I didn’t purchase them to impress anyone. …
By Dodinsky I see Americans and Muslims apologizing to each other for the actions of a bigoted few from their own ranks. That makes me think the human race has a future. Americans saying sorry for the video that blasphemed, mocked and ridiculed their religion. Muslims saying sorry for the violence the fundamentalists have wrought …
[This story was actually shared as a status post by the writer on her Facebook account. There was no editing done by her or us, just pure adrenaline rush as she was recounting the following event. We begged her if we could post it AS IS.] Well today hasn’t been AT ALL what I’d planned. …
I will admit the thought of writing something for a website called “Positive Outlooks” freaked me out. It felt like being asked to suit up to run a relay for the USA in London. (You can’t possibly mean me.) See, I’m a practiced pessimist. The glass is not half full—it’s empty and cracked. Not only …
The following are excerpts from the inspirational and funny book THANK MY LUCKY SCARS. “My reaction to their opinions helped me see that I was maturing, and beginning truly to accept and like who I was. Others could no longer break the confidence I had in myself. I could love myself when somebody loved me, …
About a year ago, I was out to lunch with my cousin at one of our favorite restaurants. I was starving and eagerly awaiting my food when I saw the waitress coming our way. To my horror, shamelessly placed next to the main course were sliced pineapples. How dare they ruin a perfectly good meal …
“I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors and I shall adopt new views so fast as they shall appear to be true views.” – Abraham Lincoln Yesterday I wrote a post wherein I took advantage of a quirky news story to point out once again the value of learning and using …
One of the most important things we can do for ourselves when we’re going through a difficult crisis is seek out help from others who have survived “bad things” in their lives. As we mature, we start to notice that pretty much every human being eventually gets their turn at suffering. People always try to …