Have you ever felt simply down in the dumps? I’m sure we all have, and many things (including our own choices) sometimes affect how we think. Working moms, teenagers, and even kids need helpful words ...

It's been said that women fall in love through their ears. I know I did. Among other crucial traits, my husband's endearing words, wit, and sense of humor played a huge role in convincing me to marry ...

Words are powerful. They can encourage and motivate or tear down and be harmful. We all need encouragement at times. Ephesians 4:29 says, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but ...

Our words have the power to lift people up or to crush them. The way we say our words and our facial expressions can communicate things that can affect someone’s day. Every interaction you have with ...

Each Tuesday morning at 7:30 Eastern time, I give what the Greater Boston Zen Center has, in its wisdom, designated as an encouragement talk. A boost to get you up and going on your daily rounds.

When it comes down to it, everyone likes praise. It feels good to know that someone appreciates and cares about us. But for some, verbal acknowledgements are key to expressing love and, in turn, ...

A student came to me feeling angry and frustrated. “I can’t help it!” she cried, “My brain is awful.” These words pierced my heart. She felt like her ADHD was a problem. And she isn’t alone. I’ve ...

Compliments, praise, and encouragement are expected to come from above and never below. Even from childhood, we are searching, working, learning, and yearning for someone to tell us what a good job we ...