Have you ever noticed how some folks have a revolving door of friends – always meeting new people, but none seem to stick around for long? And then there’s that one guy at church who always has a full pew on Sunday and folks lining up after Mass just to chat with him? I saw […]
Your Job’s Not a Job; It’s a Prayer 🙏
I remember the day I hired young Billy to stock shelves at my old hardware store. The boy was bright-eyed and eager, full of ambition to “climb the ladder.” He saw his starting wage as a pit stop on the way to the corner office. One afternoon, I found him staring at a jar of […]
Unplug and Recharge: Why Your Soul Craves a Screen-Free Hobby
I was down at the church potluck last Sunday, and Sister Mary Agnes was telling us how her nephew, a bright young fella in his twenties, spent an entire holiday dinner with his family… scrolling through his phone. Not talking. Not listening to Grandma’s story about that time she saw Elvis. Just staring into that […]
Raising Saints, Not Just Kids: The Catholic Parent’s Guide
Stop me if you’ve heard this one! I was down at the hardware store one fine afternoon when Mrs. Gable came rushing in, face as red as a ripe tomato. She was clutching her head with both hands and said, “Bojangles! My boy Bobby, bless his heart, just superglued the family cat to the living […]
Self-Reliance: A Life-Changing Journey for Modern Professionals
I’m gonna share some thoughts on a topic that has been pretty much my mantra – being self-reliant. Now, you might be thinking, ‘Bojangles, ain’t that a bit old school or something?’ Well, let me tell ya, it ain’t just about the cowboys and pioneers of yesteryears; it’s as relevant today as ever before, maybe […]
Your Key to a More Positive Outlook on Life? Affirmations – Seriously
Positive affirmations are reminders that you’re a good person, that things are all right or some other positive thing you can tell yourself. This is a popular life coaching technique. It helps you remain calm in a stressful situation. Positive Affirmation is import because it gives a sense of self-worth to the recipient. It also […]
No Tougher Battle: Coping With Depression And How To Make Sense Of It All
Coping with depression means to deal with and understand what depression is. It is about being able to better deal with the negative thoughts that intrude during depression. It is about understanding it and being willing to seek help. it is important to talk to someone if you expect depression. Most people think it’s a […]
Your Personal Opinion On Self Help: What Do Others Think?
It is about self-improvement. It is about making your life better. It is not seeking the help of others to improve. The most important thing is that it shows a person is willing to seek help. Self-help is really not just the individual themself; it is seeking advice from a website, book, or other medium. […]
3 Little Piggies Got It: Trading Bricks For Self-Confidence
A person must set realistic goals for themselves and accomplish them if they want to increase their level of self-esteem. Building self-confidence is an important trait that can increase and maximize a person’s success levels. With proper confidence, people will be more willing to follow a person in their chosen endeavor. The most important part […]