by Kevin Burton The friends you make later in life might be surprised to learn what you were like as a youth. You’re older, we hope wiser, different is many ways for sure. Some of the words we use go through a similar metamorphosis. Just as you might not be able to …
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The Power To Make Someone’s Day
by Kevin Burton You have a superpower that you might not know about; the power to make another person glow. So says a “happiness expert” quoted on CNBC. Stephanie Harrison, founder of The New Happy, writes that using nine phrases will instantly brighten someone’s day. She says we underestimate how happy someone …
Who You Calling Stubborn? I’m Resolute!
by Kevin Burton One adjective I have a hard time using properly is “stubborn.” I say it’s not a useful word. It’s easier when I’m not talking about people, a stubborn stain I can’t get out of my jeans for example, or a stubborn headache I can’t get rid of. In that sense, …
Change For The New Year From Ephesians
by Kevin Burton I have long since written off New Year’s resolutions. Good habits, bad habits, these things are stubborn and rarely conform to my list of plans. That doesn’t mean I don’t have plans and goals. They just aren’t tied to days like today, the beginning of a new year. …