I've heard some people say that respect is something that has to be earned and not given. I do have to admit that when I hear that, it makes me wonder why why and how they came to believe in that concept.

I come from a different point of view, where I believe that respect should be given to all people right from the beginning- meaning that we should respect everyone and show respect to them right from the beginning. By saying "everyone", I mean all people including our family members, friends and even strangers.

We Need More Love and Kindness!

Today's tragic bombings in Belgium are for sure, a reminder of how precious our lives are and of how short life can be. It's also a sad reminder that there just isn't enough love and kindness in this world.

Imagine if we had the power to rid the world of anger, hate and violence with a magic wand. In one split second the world would be such a different place. It would be a very magical place full of love, peace, acceptance and respect for others and the world around us. [Read more...]

Inspirational & Self-HelpTJMarch 22, 2016love, kindness, belgium, lovelive, life, peace, acceptanceComment

What is Joy?

When you hear the word Joy, what comes to mind? Maybe you've never given this word much thought before - or maybe you have! Either way, I'm going to help you to have more of it in your life.

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it's "a feeling of great happiness" or "a source or cause of great happiness: something or someone that gives joy to someone". They also describe it as "success in doing, finding or getting something".... [read more]