We teach our children to be kind to others. We remind a struggling friend to “be kind to yourself.” Kindness is a trait we hold to, and appreciate in others. If you pause right now, you can likely think of the kindest people you know without too much difficulty. We value kindness as a fruit…
Did you know that an experiment with a gorilla can teach us a whole lot about creating great relationships? Well, not a gorilla, exactly. But an element of a classic (read: old) study that demonstrated an urgent and timeless truth every one of us must learn if we want to live, work, and play well…
The other day, as I was hunched in front of my laptop, feverishly trying to meet a book deadline, I noticed an Amazon delivery guy out the window. He smiled as he caught my eye, put a package on the front step, and waved goodbye as he hurried back to his vehicle. It was a…
Do you have a faithful, capable, responsible man in your life? A husband, a father, a co-worker? Like me, you probably know quite a few men who embody those qualities! Because they’re all around us—men who care and provide and love their families well. But if you watch TV, movies or follow social media, you…
The way we touch others every day has an impact (for good or ill) that ripples outward for a powerful widespread effect.
Today we are sharing a guest blog from Crystal Paine while Shaunti is in this season of cancer treatments. Enjoy! How I Stopped Yelling at My Kids By Crystal Paine I thought I was a patient person…then I had kids. I said I’d never yell at my kids…and then I had kids. I pictured myself as…
