Introduction In the book of Hebrews, it is written, “For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.” (Hebrews 11:10 ESV) This passage highlights the divine role of […]
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Mind Gym: 5 ways you can contribute to the emotional health of others
1. Do not lie. 2. Be present. Listen as people speak to you. 3. Focus on the positive. 4. Laugh, have fun. 5. Focus on your character not your profile.
The Mind Gym – Glimmers
Glimmers are moments of awe, happiness and wonder. They create a sense of calm. They contribute exponentially to mental fitness. Plan a special moment with someone you love Feel the Sun on your face. Make […]
The Mind Gym: 10 instant mood boosters
Every Friday, I post a few thoughts about being mentally fit, I’ve called it, “The Mind Gym.” When we feel out of shape physically we go to a conventional gym and start to do some […]
How Jewish tradition views leadership: Everyone a leader.
Introduction In many circles, leadership is often associated with positions of power such as CEOs, presidents, and managers. However, in Jewish tradition, this is not the case. The Torah actually emphasizes the potential for everyone […]
The Mind Gym – a weekly guide to mental fitness
I thought that every Friday, I would post a few thoughts about being mentally fit, I’ve called it, “The Mind Gym.” When we feel out of shape physically we go to a conventional gym and […]
Bowling Alone: The Rise of Individualism and Its Impact on Community
In his book “Bowling Alone,” Harvard sociologist Robert Putnam notes that while more people in the United States are going ten-pin bowling than ever before, fewer than ever are joining teams. This phenomenon, which he […]
Is This The End of The World As We Know It?
I recently listened to a podcast during which the presenters answered some listener questions – one of the questions that came in was this. “Are we experiencing the end of the world? “ The listener […]
The 3 Main Ingredients for Happiness
According to studies cited in Timothy D Wilsons book ReDirect-Changing the stories we live by, there are three ingredients that contribute more than anything else to human happiness. I have commented on all three below […]
4 Ways To Be A Better Learner
“I’m in my early 50s, and I’m afraid that the next time I want to change jobs, people will see me as irrelevant. I’ve seen it happen to plenty of others. How do I stay […]
Paul Benger 