by Charles Barnard Can money buy happiness? A common response is no, but it sure helps. Does it? As with many questions such as this the answer is… it depends. Research has clearly shown that the quality of your relationships is the most important factor in determining your long-term well-being and happiness. Given the truthContinue reading “Money, Relationships, Poverty, and Happiness”
Category Archives: Relationships
A Good Life: The Power of Relationships
by Charles Barnard Start with the presupposition that “The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven,” and you will realize that living a good life depends not on your circumstances, but the choices you make about those circumstances. Living a good life isContinue reading “A Good Life: The Power of Relationships”
A Mindset of Friendship
by Charles Barnard A best friend is someone whose soul knits together with yours. The imagery of knitting together is of two separate souls being entwined together like yarn being knitted. Most people in their lifetime will have numerous friends but few best friends. Love is clearly the foundation. Friendships, whether best friends or justContinue reading “A Mindset of Friendship”
What Lies At the Heart of Mastering Your Mindset?
by Charles Barnard Family, friends, sweet treats, hot chocolate, a nice meal, laughter, songs, games, and of course the presents, these things often are representative of the fun and joy that is supposed to come with the holidays. For others, the imagery can be much different. Rushing from one home to another. Fighting with cousins,Continue reading “What Lies At the Heart of Mastering Your Mindset?”
The Power of a Mindset of Generosity
by Charles Barnard The book of Proverbs states, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” In Second Corinthians we read this, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” In the Quran (Quran 2:272) it is written, “And whatever you spend inContinue reading “The Power of a Mindset of Generosity”
The San Diego Highwayman and a Loving Mindset
By Charles Barnard The driving conditions were horrendous as the blizzard raged. Young Thomas Weller suddenly lost control of his car and found himself in a snowbank. He was stuck. He was stranded. He didn’t know what to do as the blizzard raged on. He waited. He waited. And he waited. After hours of waitingContinue reading “The San Diego Highwayman and a Loving Mindset”
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Child
By Charles Barnard Dreaming of being an actor, the young Richard Mansfield was vociferously obstructed in this pursuit by none other than his mother, who was a Russian born operatic singer. His dad was a well-established wine merchant. For whatever reason, his mother was determined to see Richard enter the mercantile profession. He was determinedContinue reading “The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Child”
Principles
by Charles Barnard In an interview I did with Andrew Towle, General Partner of Nextel Gen Nutritional Investment Partners, and posted on my private Facebook Group page, Andrew talked about raising his children not with rules but with principles. Principles are extremely important in a mindset that leads to accomplishment, fulfillment, and joy. Much ofContinue reading “Principles”
The Parable of the Spilled Cup
By Charles Barnard At a large social gathering, a young prince was mingling amongst the subjects of the kingdom holding his cup of tea when someone accidently bumped into him causing the tea to spilled all over the young prince. The young prince reacted with a burst of anger as the tea was hot andContinue reading “The Parable of the Spilled Cup”
Emotional Intelligence and Your Mindset
By Charles Barnard Human emotions are what can make human relationships indescribably beautiful and empowering or despicably hideous and destructive. The pent up anger that spews out in destructive ways or the ability to see sunshine on a cloudy day will drive our actions and influence our relationships. Our ability to manage our emotions isContinue reading “Emotional Intelligence and Your Mindset”
