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Guest post by Thelma T. Reyna, Ph.D. Our hearts sank when we entered our home near midnight recently and realized that something was wrong. It had been an eventful Saturday night. My husband Victor and I had picked up our son from the airport, then attended a delightful, art-filled community mixer. As we drove home, …

Focusing on the positive does not mean that you ignore injustice, that you live in a “happy bubble” without seeing others’ sorrow, or that you are blindly oblivious to the suffering of others. As Latinas, we are confronted on a frequent basis with issues that happen in and to our communities that require response and …

I’m always surprised at how Latinas don’t acknowledge, celebrate and honor their own contributions.  I know my audience fairly well, and you women are incredible!  And yet, you often don’t stand up and stand fully in pride for all you’ve done, all you are, and all you represent to the rest of us. You are …

It’s too often that we take for granted the little things.  Especially when we’re moving so fast…  Our lives are full and busy, and as Latinas, we have a lot on our plates! Start the Day With Gratitude Do you start the day with thoughts of gratitude for all the little things?  I know that …

Sometimes it’s difficult to focus on the positive since we’re too busy berating Ourselves!  Yes, Latinas, I have to tell you — we are G.O.O.D. at guilt…  I know — shocker, right? It’s hard to see the best if you’re focusing on the worst.  And let me tell ya, if I had a nickel for …

This month’s theme is about finding the good all around you.  We can choose to focus on the good stuff, or keep paying attention to things and circumstances that are negative.  It’s all up to you, and it’s all a choice. Appreciate All You Have The first thing is to be grateful.  Sometimes we forget …

A former Simon & Schuster editor, Marcela Landres is the author of the e-book How Editors Think and specializes in helping Latinos get published. For more information visit: www.marcelalandres.com. The Scoundrel and the Optimist: A Novel by Maceo Montoya (Bilingual Press) Edmund, a modern-day Candide, delightfully overcomes every obstacle with the purest of hearts in …