This is the archive of the twice-weekly emails sent to the inboxes of Wisdom Harbour members. Delivered in the morning, there is a Wednesday Peace of Wisdom and a Weekend Peace of Wisdom. Each is a short bit of wise perspective about a single topic to help you through your week.
Have you ever thought of slashing something from your schedule...but only halfway? You know...backing off instead of cutting it out entirely? You’ve heard the phrase “A slice of life”? That seems preferable, doesn’t it, to eating the whole cake…? Moderation can mean...
Have you ever had a day in which you had to choose to be enthusiastic? A funny concept, I know….but were you aware that you could choose enthusiasm? You know, enthusiasm adds a certain spice to situations that anger, frustration, hostility, or negativity will never be...
When you hear the word service, what first comes to mind? Is it a funeral service? What about a mechanic servicing your car? The service that might be thought of last, but certainly not least, would be service…to those with whom you come in contact on a daily basis....
Plato once said “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” When you feel tempted to judge someone or respond in kind, bite your tongue…pinch yourself…count to ten…whatever works for you in the moment. Just don’t say something you’ll regret.. I...
Everything you do matters, but everything you don’t do matters just as much. Consider Michael Jordan, arguably one of the greatest athletes in history. He often took issue with people suggesting his success was due to genetics. In fact, it was Michael’s failure that...
What kind of friend are you? Are you the kind that’s honest, who handles the heart of your friends with care, or do you tell your friends only what they want to hear? Are you a good listener, or is the conversation usually centered around you? The Greek Philosopher...
It’s easy to feel isolated when you’re going through difficulty, isn’t it? We all do. Friends and family simply trying to give you space, can feel like no one understands you or your challenges. Reality is, you’re not alone. Some of the world's most successful...
Do you know individuals who always over-deliver? They dress the part and work hard, even at things few people notice. These individuals look for solutions, listen well, and humbly credit others for their success. Someone like this sounds almost too good to be true,...
Have you ever found yourself in a situation you felt was difficult to navigate? Maybe you didn’t know what to say, or maybe you did and you just couldn’t do it… Perhaps you worried about what someone else might say. Could you be worried about failing? More often...