There are times when we all overshare and give away more information than is prudent or wise. Take a lesson from Cat's enigmatic gaze and err on the side of being a little inscrutable and mysterious. The world we live in is larger than we may realize, and there are times when we take our safety for granted because we…
Knowledge is power. Armed with knowledge, we can make informed decisions and create a life of our own design. Knowledge provides us with the means to not only find the answers we need but to know the questions we need to ask. It helps us recognize the answers and discern an answer's import and meaning, so we are certain instead…
It is easy to fall into the habit of telling someone that we love them and that we are there for them. But love is a verb. Important words like "I love you" have little meaning if they are not in accord with our actions. If you love someone, be a presence in their lives. Spend quality time with them,…
There are limits when we choose not to listen to what's being said. We judge the person we are speaking to, believing ourselves to be more knowledgeable. As a result, their words fall upon deaf ears. It is important not to allow our ego and biases to influence the continuity of a conversation. Hush! Listen! Our greatest teachers sometimes appear…
Disagreements can arise in any relationship. We all have an opinion. We all want to be heard. Unfortunately, there are times when opinions clash and friends or loved ones become foe. Things can go from bad to worse when one or both parties believe that their actions are 100 percent justified and, in turn, take an unyielding hard-line stance that…
We all need that one faithful friend who will have our backs in a crisis, sit by us when we are sad, and laugh with us until tears stain our cheeks. But it goes beyond being there for each other in obvious ways. It also means trusting that both act with the best intentions - trusting that neither would not…
Love is a force that binds and connects, inspires devotion and a willingness to commit. We choose to view the world through a filter of love. There are countless reasons to fear, but we can only counter it with love. We acknowledge that there is bad in the world. It is impossible to deny that humanity and its impact on…
Knowledge is power, but if that knowledge is not tempered by wisdom, it could be said that the knowledge and the power are wasted. Wisdom is the use of knowledge to improve ourselves and our lives in more than a material way, and to teach, help, and encourage others, so their path is easier to walk. To be wise is…
We all have a history, a story to share. By sharing our story, we share real-life issues that often reveal that others have had similar experiences. It can bring people together; all of a sudden, they discover that they are not alone. There's no right or wrong way to share, but be discerning. There is a right time and a…
Mouse is small and lives in a world that is full of predators and danger. Mouse has many reasons to fear, and yet Mouse is not a worrier. Mouse is not fearless, but it does not fret about a possible dire future that may never eventuate. In fact, Mouse spends no time dwelling on what-ifs or maybes. Mouse lives in…