Category Archives: A Conversation with Higgins

Check-In

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Cheryl Jensen

Higg(in)s: Are you finding something to appreciate about yourself every day? If not, establish a daily routine of doing so. Those around you will begin to treat you better. You will be stimulated with good ideas to make your days … Continue reading →

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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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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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