There’s nothing like a good laugh. Humor attracts positivity and helps us to not take things so seriously. We are better able to respond to situations that may cause us stress or anxiety. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of […]
“Kill ‘em with kindness.” Todd Gent There will always be negative people. The human brain has a natural tendency to give weight to (and remember) negative experiences or interactions more than positive ones—they stand out more. Negativity is often a product of depression, insecurity, or bad experiences. It can stem from illness, limiting beliefs, life […]
The importance of attitude is that it is the basis for everything in our lives. Our attitude determines how we react to adversity, our ability to grow and to learn, our ability to overcome challenges, and create bonds with others. A negative attitude can manifest itself in many ways. Some of the characteristics of pessimism […]
“Casey, I don’t even realize I’m sick. This is all I know,” were my brother’s words when we spoke of his soon-to-be transitioning to Heaven. Coby was tough. He fought for his life every second of it, and he never complained. At the age of twelve, my brother was given the choice of being evaluated […]
This was my view yesterday. A nice, warm, welcoming waiting room, so different from the white and sterile feel of how the rooms once were. I find myself in yet another waiting room, but this time it is different. I’m waiting for someone other than my brother. Oddly enough, I still expect him to be […]
“I’m not shy, I’m just really good at figuring out who’s worth talking to.” Shyness can mean feeling uncomfortable, self-conscious, nervous, bashful, timid, or insecure. This fear can inhibit a person’s ability to do or say what they want. It can also prevent the formation of healthy relationships. Shyness is often linked to low self-esteem. […]
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” For as long as I can remember, my dad, the Toddford, has wanted to publish his book. He had his entire manuscript typed up on our first computer, the Tandy 1000, only to have the thing crash and lose all his work. My […]
“Wonderful book of hope, courage, and perseverance! An inspiration!” A family member left this extremely kind review of Coby Gent’s book, Make It Count. Extremely kind. Also, extremely true. Fighter, overcomer, conqueror, never-give-upper: that was my brother. Coby and I lived in Florida together for eight years. I stayed afterwards in our house for twelve […]