Strength 25th

I propose the addition of Piety to the collection of character strengths. Piety reflects acceptance and recognition of social order through reverence, fidelity and devotion to parents, elders, teachers, mentors, …

I nominate Get-it-out-the-Door as the 25th Strength. People who possess this strength get stuff done. They can be thought of as the great implementers of ideas. While it could be …

We all think, but may not think well. Critical thinking, however, is a reflective process that is clear, precise and purposeful. “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make …

Perhaps the 25th strength for each country should be the local or culturally-bound strength which has facilitated the culture’s success. Local strengths are not irrelevant just because they are not …

The strength of Endurance belongs with the virtue Courage. With Endurance, people respond patiently and with acceptance to things they cannot change.

This month, the optional theme that authors may be writing about is “Nomination for the 25th Strength.” (Authors may write about this theme or anything else they like). There are …

Since the theme of this month is stress and resilience I spent some time pondering ways to lighten my daily burden. I took a long hard look at my life …

“Peace is more precious than diamonds, silver, or gold.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. This month I thought that I would visit a topic that is near and dear to …

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season in the Christian tradition. No doubt you have heard “I’m giving up (blank) for Lent.” (Insert favorite food, drink, activity, …