Can We Cultivate Forgiveness in Prison?

In 2017, Sylvester Jackson joined a forgiveness therapy group simply to get out of his cell in a maximum-security prison—he might not have participated otherwise. Sylvester Jackson and Lavansa Jackson of Believers For Change. © WTMJ-TV Milwaukee This happenstance involvement profoundly impacted the course of his life. Now living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he leads community […]

4 Reasons to Appreciate Hard Times and How to Cultivate Gratitude

“Thank you for all the challenges that built my character. Thank you for all the hard times that made me appreciate the good times.” ~Unknown Gratitude is often associated with joy, blessings, and moments that bring us happiness. But what about the times when life feels hard? Can we still find gratitude in the pain […]

The Affirmation You Should Cultivate for the New Year

Source: Michael Dam/Unsplash Research in psychology supports the effectiveness of affirmations in improving self-confidence and reducing anxiety. A study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience found that self-affirmations activate brain regions associated with reward and self-processing, promoting a positive self-image (Cascio et al., 2016). In a world that often feels overwhelming, chaotic, and impersonal, […]