There are "rules" of kindness that were instilled in all of us at an early age, while for some, love for fellow man, compassion, empathy and care are who they are at the soul level. I first became aware of the difference years ago while traveling. A man traveling with his wife, seemed to be … Continue reading Earth Angels Among Us
Gratitude
Take the Easy Route
How many times a day do you think you make a choice? Depending on your outlook you may think it is a lot, or none at all, being assured that others make the decisions for you. We all make choices from an extra 10 minutes of sleep, to grabbing an umbrella, or washing the coffee … Continue reading Take the Easy Route
Give Gratitude Effortlessly
Life is busy. Even when time is afforded for myself, there are still many things floating through my head, and at the end of the day, I think to myself, "Did you give gratitude today?" I have realized that gratitude does not have to be spoken or even thought, but it does have to … Continue reading Give Gratitude Effortlessly
Beginning the Year in Gratitude
Life is primarily choices, not that you can choose things that happen to you, but how you react to them. Life bring, disease, accidents, and other hardships, but whether you suffer through it or not, is a choice. There was a time I would have disagreed with it, telling myself that I just didn't understand. … Continue reading Beginning the Year in Gratitude
10 Ways to Help Children Face Negative Emotions and Find Happiness
Worry, doubt, fear, sadness and poor self esteem don’t belong in children. Adults either. But we expect children to be happy and playful and full of joy. How do they take on so much negativity at such a young age? Although it is assumed that traumatic experiences are the cause, more often than not, it … Continue reading 10 Ways to Help Children Face Negative Emotions and Find Happiness
Celebrations From Within the Heart
I love Father’s Day and Mother’s Day celebrations because it is a time we get together for a few hours over a nice meal and enjoy each other’s company. Tradition in this country is for gifts and cards, too. (Well, come to think of it isn’t that our tradition for everything??) In many families I … Continue reading Celebrations From Within the Heart
Kids Need to Learn to Be. Be What? At Peace With Themselves.
Gram looked up from her cup of tea. “There are many things to do! But you don’t have to always do something. You can just be.” Gabby looked at her grandmother “Be what?” she asked. “You don’t have to be something. Just be you! Bring your Loving Self as close as you can. Forget about … Continue reading Kids Need to Learn to Be. Be What? At Peace With Themselves.
Yes, You Should Read My Loving Self and Me!
The energy was wonderful at Wonderstone Gallery in Dunmore, Pennsylvania for the launch of My Loving Self and Me on April 18, 2015! A grandmother and customer of the Gallery came by to tell me how important she believes the book to be. She had bought it earlier for her 12 year old grandson and they read it … Continue reading Yes, You Should Read My Loving Self and Me!
Becoming C. Beth Hoffman, the Author
Every stage of a journey is an opportunity for growth in an area that had been neglected, or never even considered. After retirement as a teacher and school administrator for over 30 years, I really started to work -on me! Achieve Today, Unleash the Power Within with Tony Robbins, and Landmark Education are the major coaching programs I have participated in. … Continue reading Becoming C. Beth Hoffman, the Author
My Loving Self and Me 