Perfection is the goal, but it is an unattainable goal. We are imperfect people living in a broken world. But I remain optimistic.
Just because perfection isn’t in the cards is not a valid reason to not try. Do your very best and don’t give up.
Your best is all you can give. So give it…
It’s important to try to find a reason to laugh every day. In fact, laugh as often as you can. It’s good for you!
There are many benefits to laughing. It lowers your blood pressure, your abs get some exercise, and it won’t cause you to gain weight.
Laughter is infectious. Do it every single day…
Jesus told us to “love our neighbor as we love ourselves.” Yet you can’t truly love people you don’t know. You can show compassion, though.
Two months before her death, Rachel Joy Scott wrote a paper titled, “My Ethics: My Codes of Life.” In her piece she wrote, “Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to offer. I have this theory that if one person would go out of their way to show compassion, it would start a chain reaction of the same. You never know how far a little kindness can go.” Showing compassion to our fellow man is demonstrating our concern for their sufferings. We can show we care about what happens to others.
In addition to showing compassion for others, let’s be kind to ourselves. Hold yourself accountable, but don’t beat yourself up over past mistakes. After all, you are a perfectly imperfect human…
You were created for greatness. By greatness I don’t mean fame and fortune. I’m talking about more than that. You are unique, with abilities only you have. Your voice speaks in a way like no others.
“Going with the flow” will only get you so far. To reach your full potential, you must be willing to stand out, to be different from the crowd. Everything you do must be aligned with your true identity, not how the world sees you. You must move with purpose in mind.
Start now. If you don’t know which way to go, ask God for guidance. Then listen for His answer. Stay in touch with God. Ask for the courage to take the initiative and make a difference.
You can do it. Now get going!
I like to talk. Anyone who knows me will verify this. I’m a storyteller and I love to make people laugh through my stories. My life is what I call a “walking sitcom!”
There are times when words aren’t necessary. If your friends, family or colleagues are hurting, they need your presence, not your advice. Just showing up speaks louder than words.
Remember this when those moments present themselves. In those times, less is more…
We have, as a society, gotten accustomed to curse words. Admittedly, I use them occasionally. It’s not something I’m proud of, though.
It takes no special talent to cuss. It does require skill to write and speak effectively. These can be accomplished without cursing for added emphasis.
Lift others with your words and actions. And when you keep it clean, people notice…
We have people in this world who don’t know where their next meal will come from. They experience struggles I know very little about. I have been hungry and broke before, but I’ve always had a roof over my head.
We find ourselves in the dark times. Hope comes in those moments. And sometimes hope is all we have. If you are feeling desperate, please remember that better days are coming. This period was not last.
Hold onto hope, no matter what you are going through. Hope is eternal…
Many people enjoy the limelight. But don’t get too close because you might expose something.
Superficiality, whether in conversation or in closeness, prevents people from seeing the true person inside. But it’s what’s inside of us that defines who we are. And when we let our guard down it encourages others to let theirs down, too.
Believe in yourself, and accept yourself. God does. And He sees everything…
Breaking out sounds like a plan a prisoner might have. And in some ways we are all prisoners. We are also able to grant ourselves parole.
Life is full of routine. We go through the same thing every day. But I encourage you to free yourself of routine. Take some time away from your phone. Instead of watching and posting on social media, call someone and have a conversation. Attend a seminar on something you know nothing about. Start a blog!
It’s time to stop fitting in and start standing out. Conformity is the breeding ground of mediocrity…
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