When you feel spiteful, stop and consider the possible fruits of this emotion. When you express bitter anger, are there ever any benefits? Yes, you may feel a temporary release, but did you permanently close a door with your outburst?  Holding these feelings in and not expressing … read more

When you plot vengeance, you perpetuate the original assault. You cannot heal verbal or physical violence with bitterness. Cruelty begets more cruelty in an endless cycle of nastiness. When you are tempted to vindictively comment or plot to undermine another, it time to heed Jesus an … read more

When you hold onto sour grapes and believe that you were treated unfairly, you can cultivate bitterness. Unfortunately, you are the one who savors the bile. You plant seeds of distrust and may push future acts of kindness away, mistaking them for more mistreatment. It is time for you … read more

When you see everything around you as a potential threat to your status or security, being confrontational becomes a habit. If personal self esteem depends on how you stack up against others you may find yourself in a constant state of competition, where you constantly judge others. … read more

You will never be satisfied if you compare yourself to others, to measure your worth. You have a unique assignment for your life. No one else can fulfill this design. If you try to be someone else, you may miss your own golden opportunity to shine.  Find gratitude in the pres … read more

When spirit has a special mission for you, you may feel like you do not fit in with others. You might think your neighbor lives The American Dream and you can't. Worrying about others diverts energy from your highest purpose and can distract you from the jewels right at your feet. If … read more