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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,...
Forgiveness: A Brave Heart’s Journey to Healing
Forgiveness is a complex and multifaceted process that can be difficult to navigate, but it is essential for healing and moving forward in our personal and relational lives. We know this, but do we really KNOW it??? And do we allow ourselves to really learn...
Apologizing Takes Strength: Embracing Courage and Vulnerability
Apologizing can be hard. It can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience, especially when you are admitting fault or acknowledging that you have hurt someone else. Worst parts of apologizing? 1. Facing our mistakes: Apologizing requires you to confront your...
Forgiving Your Mother, a Challenging And Compassionate Journey
Forgiveness can be a difficult and complicated process, especially when it comes to family relationships. For some of us, forgiving your mother can be a particularly challenging and overwhelming task. However, forgiving your mother can be a transformative experience...
Speak Up: Using Your Voice Matters
It's empowering to stand up for your beliefs in challenging situations where you're shaking in your boots. But the difference when you do speak up can be quite miraculous. We found this example about the impact of standing up for what is right and thought it would...
Touching Tale: Parent’s Positive Messages on Child’s Pencils Inspire All
Research consistently shows, praise and affirmations for our children and grandchildren impact their success and happiness in life. This heartwarming story may give you some ideas on how to build your own child or grandchild's self-esteem. Enjoy. From a Teacher “Today...
Unlocking Joy: Happiness Is a Decision You Make Every Day
There are many ways to cultivate happiness and positivity into your life and ways to empower yourself to find joy. Research shows that it's your everyday actions that cause a sustainable mindshift for lasting happiness. With that said, someone asked a friend who...