Barton Goldsmith's Blog, page 6

Loving Through Another Pandemic Valentine’s Day

Rejecting love in any form is hurtful to the person offering it to you, and you don’t want to add hurt to anyone’s life, especially someone you love.

How to Appreciate Your Life More

Life has been difficult, and that’s hard enough to deal with. Getting down on yourself will only make you (and those you love) feel worse.

When You Need to Divorce or Disown a Family Member

If you are in a toxic environment, you have every reason and right to strike out on your own and see if you can create something better.

There Just Aren’t Enough Nice People in the World

Please give and receive an extra hug from your family members, and if you don’t have anyone to be with, remember that it isn’t too late.

Going from One Problem to the Next as Gracefully as Possible

We will always have problems, and if you do, it means you are alive and participating in life on planet Earth. No matter what, that’s better than the alternative.

New Year’s Breakups

Don't take divorce lightly. It is not something to threaten a partner with unless the relationship makes you very unhappy and you have tried everything.

5 Ways to Adjust Your Attitude for 2022

5. Be up for trying something new.

All I Want for Christmas Is for People to Start Being Kinder

If you can raise up the kindness factor in your own environment with those you are close to, you are doing more than enough.

Holiday Gift Ideas to Make Life Easier

Making life easier has become a priority for many of us, so give a gift that can simplify someone's life.

Lessons Our Animals Teach Us

I have outlived too many pets, and the loss is always a heartbreak. But I get to love them while they are here and will never forget what they’ve taught me.