Competence brings a sense of accomplishment. For some people, it is confirmation of self-worth. ... Read More about Developing, Encouraging and Promoting Self-Competence
Week 16: Independence (Self-competence)
Agency
On a spiritual path, coming to self through personal liberation yields a deeper understanding of our capacity to act as ethical agents. This sense of responsibility to develop oneself is what I call ... Read More about Agency
Grace, Talent, Bounty, Intellect, Disposition
DISPOSITION: I am the proud father of two remarkable citizens of the world. Our daughter is a neuroscientist who conducts cellular-level research and writes research papers. Our son is an activist ... Read More about Grace, Talent, Bounty, Intellect, Disposition
Progressing by Accomplishing
Tracking our progress helps us know whether we are on the right track, both in our choice of activities to pursue and in our progress within them. Sometimes the progress is transformative. ... Read More about Progressing by Accomplishing
Encouraging – Offering Reassurance
A boost of encouragement can make the difference between action and inaction. It is a valued skill. ... Read More about Encouraging – Offering Reassurance
Latitude
He was a boisterous, pallid, nimble, wide-awake, jeering, lad, with a vivacious but sickly air. He went and came, sang, played at hopscotch, scraped the gutters, stole a little, but, like cats and ... Read More about Latitude
Developing, Encouraging and Promoting Independence
No one is completely independent but most people learn to fend for themselves instead of their parents or other caretaker. Becoming independent, or self-sufficient, is an important part of a ... Read More about Developing, Encouraging and Promoting Independence