The saying goes to “forgive and forget”, but forgiveness can prove to be a major internal struggle for most people. So National Forgiveness Day is here to remind us about the power this practice can have on ourselves and others. The day’s aim is to help us show unconditional love and harbor no ill will towards those who have done you wrong. Lewis B. Smedes said it best with “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” In the spirit of National Forgiveness Day, we have put together a list of seven steps to help you forgive someone. Identify what … [Read more...]
Keep An Eye on Your Actions
Throughout my career, I have interacted and communicated with people of all ages, races and levels of society. Through all of that communication, I’ve observed and learned that non-verbal communication is as important, if not more important, than verbal communication. I wanted to share with you a few actions that you might want to steer clear of during your next conversation: Talking with your arms folded across your chest or with your fists clenched at your side. (It conveys aggressiveness. Blowing your nose or wiping your mouth and then shaking someone’s hand. (I’m not sure what it … [Read more...]