Tag: nurture

I hate to scare you parents, but this is the ultimate job of a lifetime. This is your chance to make an impact, a difference in the world, all while creating a unique and special bond for eternity.

A child is so much more than the sweet helpless one-year old you swaddle in your arms, with those gorgeous doe eyes that gaze up into yours for security, love and guidance. This is a beautiful soul, that’s watching and listening to the person he or she trusts the most, you!

In the language of human relationships, "setting limits" means letting people know what is acceptable to you and what is not. This doesn’t just apply to serious matters, like domestic violence or breaking one’s vows—limits for small things are important as well.

Setting limits is an expression of your human value, of your self worth, in matters small and large. By setting limits you say: "I am a worthy person. I deserve to be treated in a way that feels good to me."

Many of us, if quizzed about our marriage, may admit to not being totally happy with the state of our union. This may spring from a belief that our partner is insensitive to our core needs, but can a partner really "make" us happy? If we find ourselves "unhappy in love," is there a way for us to get what we want from our relationship?

While getting exactly what we want every time may seem like a really tall order, there is scope for finding peace with what we have. This does not mean settling for mediocrity, but rather pursuing only what we can change; namely ourselves and our perspective. If we find ourselves dissatisfied with what we're currently experiencing, reflecting on the following may bring what is really important into focus.

It’s just about summer time. Time to kick off your shoes, relax and show off those sandal-ready feet and painted toe nails. But wait! Have you been taking care of your feet? They're easy to neglect when we hide them beneath socks and shoes, but our outer body, like our inner, needs maintenance.

Our skin is the body’s largest organ and therefore needs the most moisture. While we drink bottles of water every day to keep hydrated, that is not enough for the abuse our skin suffers. Our skin needs a little more nurturing and TLC.