Happiness: Maybe We’ve Already Got It!

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

By Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: If we’re not in control of most of our happiness and attitude, then who is? We CAN change how we think and react to life. We CANNOT always control what life gives us. Our hope, lies in our own thoughts and actions. And always remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, “Most people [...]

Happiness: Are We Stopping Ourselves From Being Happy?

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

 
“One of my favorite sayings is “People are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” by Abraham Lincoln.  When you choose to make that one of your personal mottos to live by, you will see just how much power you truly have.” Do your choices advance or impede your happiness?  Just [...]

Being Happy When Others Aren’t

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

Marisue says:  “Happiness seems elusive, but it’s gotta be easier than we think, or act.  It’s got to be something we have control over, because my experience has shown that if we’re waiting on someone to give it to us….we’re outta luck.  It’s about choices, and action, not re-action.  Choosing to be in a different mood [...]

Parent Help

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

by Marisue Alsobrook 
“It’s a new year, let’s take a fresh look at our parenting.  Do these 4 questions sound like you?

Are you wishing your home was running smoothly? 

Do you wish your children showed more respect?

Do you wish your kids talked with you?

Do you want peace in your home?

If so, all things are possible.  It can happen!  [...]

Parenting Problems? Bloomin’ Where You’re Planted

Monday, December 11th, 2006

by Marisue Alsobrook
“Children often wish they were somewhere else.  That’s probably a common behavior in most children and even adults, but foster children have a particularly difficult time with functioning where they are at that moment.  Most of us take time for granted, moving casually from moment to moment and routinely taking care of the [...]