I woke up this morning with the following on my mind and in my heart. I felt it important to share with you. It may seem simple in light of my usual longer blogs, but the profound nature of this scripture can and will change a life . . . “Praise the LORD Give thanks [...]
Many times, small decisions can have big consequences. Living without understanding, moving beyond boundaries, operating without knowing the truth, making choices without conviction – all can get you into trouble. Up front and out loud, let me get straight to the point – Look before you leap! Watch your step! Guard your heart! There, enough [...]
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Descartes wrote it long ago – this philosophical statement designed to describe how the very act of thinking indicates the existence of self. Many quote it today, myself included, almost in jest as a means to sound like an erudite. In my estimation the statement, “cogito ergo sum – I think, therefore I am” is [...]
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An Exercise in Visualization to Gain Perspective and Achieve Goals Sometimes in the midst of life, we tend to become overwhelmed with the difficulties of the moment, to the point of being paralyzed with fear and confusion. Perhaps this is the case with you. Maybe all you see right now are problems and not solutions [...]
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If you want conscious, positive change in your life, it has to begin with you. Open your mind and imagine a bird prior to flight. A bird cannot fly until it lifts its wings and slices the air, moving them with a downward thrust to propel its body skyward. Yes, there are a series of [...]
In the midst of my dealings with people, I find that those who commonly have major problems are often trying to follow two or more different philosophies at once. Let me explain. As we mature, we all struggle (consciously or not) to find the right paradigm by which to live our lives. In case you [...]
Over the years, I’m sure almost everyone has heard the 23rd Psalm at a funeral or quoted in church or posted somewhere. In fact, many have dedicated this great Psalm to memory, including myself. But I wonder how many of us have truly examined it to see how it might apply to our lives in [...]
Ok, so let’s take things a bit further. I know we talk about taking baby steps when we’re doing something difficult and trying to go from point A to point B. But, this is your life we’re talking about. It’s the only one you have and you had better make the best of it, otherwise, [...]
