Melissa GoutyApr 14, 20203 minMy Father's Life-Long Secret to a Good AttitudeMy dad was one of the most joyful people on the face of the Earth. He continually smiled, laughed and appreciated the simple — often overloo
Melissa GoutyApr 10, 20203 minThe Power of the Porch to Connect UsPorch-sitting is becoming popular again, a renewal of an old-time habit of connecting with people around you. All because of the Coronavirus
Melissa GoutyApr 9, 20204 min5 Strategies to Save Your Sanity During Times of CrisisDuring the Coronavirus pandemic and our extended stay-at-home-orders, you may feel like you're losing your mind. Save your sanity with 5 tip
Melissa GoutyMar 31, 20204 minHow to Avoid "Compassion Collapse" During the CrisisRight now, it’s the Coronavirus, but at other times it might be a major earthquake, a horrific tornado, or a massive tsunami. Personal trage
Melissa GoutyMar 24, 20203 minNow is the Time for Writers to Rise UpIn these difficult times of Coronavirus, writers and poets can model themselves after the wisdom William Faulkner gave in his Nobel Prize sp
Melissa GoutyMar 21, 20203 minHow Being Creative Adds Years to Your LifeDo creative people live longer? Yes! A study by The Journal of Aging and Health showed that creative people deal better with stress. They
Melissa GoutyMar 15, 20205 minUnconditional Love Lessons in a Bookstore This man was caring for his wife “through better or worse. In sickness and health.” He was performing acts of unbelievable love every day. D
Melissa GoutyMar 5, 20203 minHow to Boost Your Career and Improve Your LifeA mentor will boost your career and improve your life, and they're easy to find because they come in all shapes and sizes. Mentors help. All
Melissa GoutyMar 4, 20203 minHow to Be a Committee of Joy Being joyful is determined partly by genetics. But you can choose to bring joy to others by practicing gratitude, showing compassion, and li
Melissa GoutyMar 3, 20204 minWhat Can a Child Really Know of Death?I was too young to understand a tragic death at the age of 7. It was only as an adult I experienced delayed grief for my first lost love.
Melissa GoutyDec 4, 20193 minUnforgettable Christmas Lessons from Henry David Thoreau Thoreau's message of simplicity, solitude, and nature didn't make sense to my students who live in a world of cell phones and possessions.
Melissa GoutyDec 4, 20194 minWisdom From a 5-Year-OldA 5 year old reminded me of the 4 things you need to "know enough." Swimming, cooking, reading, and knowing what you should and shouldn't d