The truth is, I can choose to view tough times as growing times, I can choose to see aging as seasoning and I can choose to focus on whatever good there is to be found in living. I choose. After all, it's my point of view.

And here's the surprising truth: As you gaze at yourself in the mirror held by another, you will see far more than your flaws. You also will see the beauty that is uniquely you; beauty that others see clearly and you may hardly know exists. That is also part of the truth about you.

Who doesn't want to know that we notice them and value them? And who might respond to us better when they feel that they matter? It probably cannot be overstated - it matters...that people matter.

We could all do with a bit more joy in our lives couldn't we? The wonderful thing is that when we start spreading joy, we begin to actually experience more joy in our lives too!

Just about ANY personality trait or skill can be learned: simply find it in someone you know and copy it. Then watch what happens.

The key to good listening isn't technique, it's desire. Until we truly want to understand the other person, we'll never listen well.

Sincere compliments cost nothing and can accomplish much. In any relationship, they are the applause that refreshes.