From an early age, my parents taught me to say thank you whenever someone gave me a gift. No matter if the gift was big or small, an expression of gratitude on my part was due. Hugs were also part of ...

Back in college, I attended a summer clown camp run by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. It was for adults who were amateur and semi-professional clowns. The instructors came from all over the ...

In a season of campaign frenzy leading up to the 2018 midterms, accusations of “fake news” are being hurled at the legitimate press. Rather than being dragged into anger when the free press is ...

Year-end gatherings bring out the best in everyone as family members and friends reunite. They are moments filled with gratitude, reflection, and a shared yearning to extend life’s blessings beyond ...

New research shows that leaders who take the time to reflect on receiving gratitude from family members can enhance their leadership effectiveness in the office. The longstanding advice to "check your ...

Worshippers quietly lit incense. Offered flowers and gathered in prayer. Marking Wesak Day with reflection. Gratitude and ...

On May 22, I was riding my bicycle when I was hit by a car. Fortunately, I was wearing a helmet. There were bystanders present to offer immediate help, and while I have injuries, it could have been so ...

The flutter of a wing scored the morning scene as the barn swallows soared beneath wooden beams. Sunlight slipped through the gaps of the crooked barn paneling as the swallows sang their final song ...

The longstanding advice to “check your baggage at the door” may not be the best way for leaders to engage and empower their employees. Instead, acknowledging that leaders are complete individuals with ...