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Life’s Fleeting Gift: Embracing the Preciousness of Every Moment
You've probably heard this quote before, which is often cited by Buddha: "The trouble is, you think you have time." The quote is actually an interpretation by author Jack Kornfield, which touches on the notion that we put things off for another day because of our...
Timeless Wisdom: Cherishing Life’s Precious Moments
Time and life are so precious. Some of us waste time, procrastinate and stop living life to the fullest. We thought this writing by John Pavlovitz was a beautiful tribute to living your best life before you leave. Enjoy. On the Day I Die… On the day I die a lot will...
True Friends: Embracing Authenticity Through Life’s Ups and Downs
Our friends are our most important allies in the pursuit of happiness, self-esteem and well-being. Research shows that the ideal number of friends in our core group is three to five people, which allows for us to experience the highest level of satisfaction in life....
Joy-Filled Wisdom: A Heartfelt and Hilarious Story From an 8-Year Old
Every parent, grandparent or teacher, or anyone who's spent time with children can attest to the endless joy they bring and the unexpected wisdom they share. This little story by a 2nd grade teacher reminds us of the heartwarming insights and hilarious understandings...
A True Friend Guides Us Through Sorrow, Joy, Anger, and Happiness
We’ve all discovered that friends sometimes play an even more important role in our lives than our families. And? Some friendships come and go, but others, are forever. The really important ones become life-long relationships that we can cherish. We found this writing...
Mother’s Words Matter: The Lifelong Influence of Mom’s Impact On Our Worthiness
Our mother's words have a life-long impact on our psyches, our self-esteem and our capacity to have faith in humanity. Whether you had an exquisitely loving mother, one that was challenged in her capacity to love you, or somewhere in between, ultimately it's up to...
Caring for Loved Ones With Dementia Takes Love, Courage and Compassion
Dementia impacts millions of families. Right now, more than 55 million people have dementia globally. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, accounting for up to 80% of cases. Dementia is caused by specific changes in the brain, but we’re still living, human beings....
How Joy Works
At Project Forgive, we’ve discovered and have come to completely believe that joy is an actual habit that you create in your life. So many times we’re waiting for joy, waiting for happiness, waiting for everything to be okay. Life isn’t quite that way, right? There...
Finding the Right Balance Between Waiting and Taking Action
Consider that waiting is an art and a skill of emotional intelligence. In our hustle and bustle, it's sometimes hard to balance if you're being patient or if you're simply waiting too long. So how do you find that balance? Ultimately, only you know that answer. Author...
Life Lessons from a Dog: Embracing Joy and Simple Pleasures
Dogs provide lessons that transcend language barriers and touch the depths of our souls. From their excited welcome when you return home, to the sheer delight dogs find in the simplest of pleasures, they teach us invaluable lessons about living in the moment,...