Author Archives: Cheryl Jensen

What Stops Aggression?

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: The news reports this morning show a peaceful protest in Washington, D.C. turning aggressive. I have come to believe what you say about aggression not stopping aggression. What does? Higg(in)s: Peace. Peaceful humor. Peaceful words. Peaceful acceptance of differences. … Continue reading →

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More Clarity Regarding My Difficult Coworker

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: Regarding my questions that past few days about a difficult coworker, yesterday my workday actually flowed along pretty well. I found myself smiling for no apparent reason. In some ways my day flowed more pleasantly than before the negativity … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Mess I’m In

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: Regarding your posts of November 13 and 14, 2023 about my difficult coworker, how do I fix this mess now that I’m in it? Higg(in)s: Keep that Mona Lisa Smile pasted on your face. Continue to define the qualities … Continue reading →

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Managing a Difficult Coworker

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: Regarding yesterday’s post (November 13, 2023) how did she (this difficult coworker) arrive in my work location? I have made a very nice list of qualities that I would like to see in my co-workers and have reviewed it … Continue reading →

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Bragging

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Just bragging because something good happened today. My mother started blogging for something to do during Covid.  She has maintained livingtheaginglife.com for three years now.  Living the Aging Life is in her words, “random thoughts of an astonished great-grandmother,” and is … Continue reading →

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Someone at Work Is Focusing on Me Negatively

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: Someone at work is focusing on me negatively. When she first arrived as a new hire she focused negatively on others, but her acid ways are now focused on me. As you know, I pay attention to my attitude … Continue reading →

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Mona Lisa Smile

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: Give us a technique to feel better quickly. Higg(in)s: Gently lift the corners of your mouth. Hold the corners of your mouth steady in a Mona Lisa smile.

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Can Cancers Die?

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: You’ve mentioned that this time of year is a time for acknowledgement of the passing of things (it’s the end of the harvest season, the plants stop growing and begin to decay). You also mention, often, that this is … Continue reading →

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How Important Is It to Maintain a Positive Attitude?

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: How important is it to maintain a positive attitude? Higg(in)s: Critically important. We encourage you to be like the dog with its ears forward and its tail up. The dog looks forward to each and every moment with interest. … Continue reading →

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Are There Truly Some People Who Don’t Value Peace?

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Cheryl: Someone responded to one of your posts with this comment: Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone valued peace? It feels like some do, some want peace but don’t know how, and then another group thrives on power trips, conflict, … Continue reading →

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