atheism, belief systems, critical thinking, personal development, spiritual growth

Faith and Personal Development: Examining the Validity of Atheism

Understanding the validity of atheism opens a pathway to examining profound questions about belief, non-belief, and the essence of personal growth. Often, this is a stepping stone to finding meaningful experiences of how the Divine shows itself in our day-to-day lives. This article ventures into the terrain of atheism, not just as a rejection of ...

Viena Abdon

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Transformative Thinking: 5 Inspirational Stories

There is a Chinese proverb that highlights the importance of addressing fundamental issues before anything else. It uses the metaphor of farming: If a field is unable to hold water, then no matter how good the seeds are or how hard you work, the effort will ultimately be wasted. Similarly, no matter how hard you ...

Mikel Davis

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Endurance and Hard Work: Preparing Children for Life’s Obstacles

As parents, it’s our instinct to love and support our children to set them up for a happy, successful life. Yet, an old saying warns that “too much of a good thing is not good.” In your attempts to shield your children from life’s harsh realities, you may unintentionally prevent them from undertaking challenging experiences ...

Haidene Go

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Tips to Develop Critical Thinking Skills in Children

Critical thinking happens when children draw on their existing knowledge and experience, as well as on their problem-solving skills, to do things like: Compare and contrast Explain why things happen Evaluate ideas and form opinions Understand the perspectives of others Predict what will happen in the future Think of creative solutions Why is critical thinking ...

Jack Roberts

Two smiling children standing in cardboard boxes playing make-believe.