Spirit and Soul-Who is The Real You? There are always clues about the real you. The clues are within the good feelings, the moments of pure joy, the passion of a project that you are developing. Your spirit and soul speak to the real you about the real you. Listen carefully. You will recognize the […]
What is Child Exploitation? Innocent Videos-Perverted Vewiers
Hello from Montana, I want to share a letter I received recently and my response. I had written an article on child exploitation five years ago. As you know, written words stay viral forever when published online. So I had to really ponder how to respond. I want to share portions of the letter (I […]
Shifting From What Was to What Is and What Will Become
To: Writing Community and friends, From: Judy H. Wright—please help me spread the word We are all shifting from what was to what is and to what will become. Resiliency is the ability to overcome adversity, discouragement, disappointment and trauma as well as daily stress. There is strong scientific research that building resiliency is a […]
How to Become Resilient- Be a Bounce Back Person
SNAP! That is the sound of a rubber band that has been stretched to its limits and then springs back into shape. The description of a resilient and bounce back person is one that is able to overcome or learn from adversity or challenges in life. We all have disappointments, setbacks and failures in our […]
The Importance of the Family Day Out
The Importance of the Family Day Out If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that family life can be very stressful. From the school run to finding activities over summer holidays, family life can be non-stop. And that’s exactly why it’s so important to find ways to wind down, de-stress, and […]
Excess Baggage Costs You More
You will pay much more for extra baggage. Do you realize how much the excess baggage will cost you when you fly? Just as airlines are now charging you an additional fee for every piece of baggage, so does your life. Surplus thoughts and suitcases take up room and cost you more. In planning the […]
Help Kids be Problem Solvers
If you want your kids to be problem solvers, you have to let them solve their own problems, as much as possible.Empower them to find solutions. Your job is to help them to help themselves. Focus Attention on the Learning Experience When parents and other caregivers focus only on the finished products, it does not […]
Stability and Balance in Life-Bounce Back People
Equilibrium and Stability Homeostasis is a fancy word that means “a state of equilibrium or a tendency to reach balance, within a cell or organism.” It is what you do when you evolve, grow or develop into what you were designed and born to do. Physically, when it is cold you shiver to bring your […]
100th Monkey
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Abundance Affirmations
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Stages and Seasons of a Balanced Life
Balancing Stages and Segments What is a balance, anyway? This is such an elusive concept, because it is different for each person. What is a well-balanced diet for one person is not necessarily what is right for everyone. What is a balanced life is different for a young mother than for a mid-life executive. There […]
Bullying in Schools – Guide For Parents and Teachers
Bullying can take many forms, from physical confrontations in the school halls and playground to harassment on the Internet and cell phones. Most parents are unaware that their child is being bullied until the situation is out of control.
Family of Friends Gather to Share
Family of Friends I have a group of women friends who join together at least every two weeks for a Sacred Journey. We study inspirational books and have lively discussions, but we also support one another in tragedy and triumph. This is a family of friends that I have selected. My husband has a family of friends that goes […]
Some Will Like You, Some Will Hate You, Don’t Be People Pleaser
Out of every 10 people you meet, 4 will immediately like and accept you. 4 will be on the fence and withhold judgment until you have proven yourself and your intentions, and 2 will dislike you no matter what you do, say or offer.
Overcome Fear-Learn Optimism
Don’t give in to despair. You are much stronger and smarter than you think you are and can learn optimism. Find solutions for fear and model resilient behavior.
3 Ways to Become a Home Maker – A Refuge from the World
Home is where your heart is safe. It is the one place you can relax and be authentic. Home is not just walls, floor and bed, but the intangible aspects of your environment that make you feel welcome and blessed. It is, or should be, a refuge from the world.You need to protect your home […]
Soothing Techniques For Self-Care
As an empowerment coach and life educator, I teach families about the importance of self-soothing rituals and calming techniques for each member of the family. If you have been a parent, you will remember the methods you developed to sooth a fretful baby or toddler. You knew what worked and what would just make the child […]
What Makes a Family?
To be a biological parent requires a single act of sex, or even a test tube or petri dish. A joining of sperm and egg does not a family make. How you were created is less important than how you were nurtured. Parents and mentors come in all sizes, ages, sexual orientation and skills. Many children […]
Encourage Positive Traits with Feedback Not Criticism
The mind does not know when you are speaking the truth as it is or you are talking about what you wish were happening. To the mind it is just chatter. It is just as easy to see yourself and the members of your family having positive character traits as to dwell on the failure and disappointment. […]
Nurturing Families like Growing Plants
Just as nurturing and nursing a baby will help the physical body to grow and develop, so will nurturing the spirit. Part of your destiny includes helping others to reach theirs. You are the farmer and the gardener who will assist the family to develop their full potential. Affirming kind words and encouraging positive behavior can affect […]
Time Out for Adults
“Get down from the table top right now! What are you doing? Floors are for standing on, tables are for eating. You need a time out, young lady. You go to your room and think about how you have been acting today.” So little Mary, 4, goes to her room with a sulky look on […]
Use Encouragement Instead of Criticism to Help Children Improve
Criticism is punitive Our children judge themselves on the opinions we have of them. When we use harsh words, demeaning adjectives or a sarcastic tone of voice, we literally strip a child’s core of self-confidence and make them less likely to try to please us. Studies have shown that verbal abuse is more likely than […]
Think about the times your parents spent positive one-on-one with you. Did you feel important & special? – Judy H. Wright
Notice the small moments of joy. Experience the happiness of now
http://www.rtmyquotes.com/?p=11 “Notice the small moments of joy. Experience the happiness of now.” – Judy H. Wright
Water! Water! Everywhere!
What one word best sums up summer fun? Water. I bet your favorite memories as a child involved getting wet, running through sprinklers on a sweltering afternoon, water fights in the backyard, wading at the beach, playing on the slip & slide, and skipping rocks across the river. Your kids will relish the same experiences […]
