We all know that life is hard and life isn’t fair. Life on this side of eternity will remain imperfect. But that’s where the beauty lies.
If life was fair and equitable, opportunity wouldn’t exist. We would all be the same.
Take some time to take a personal inventory of all the opportunities you have been given. And be on the lookout for your next opportunity. It’s coming…
Insecure people try to impress us with their possessions, their position in life and their importance. These things are nice, but they are meaningless in the grand scheme.
Did you want to impress me? Show me you are a kind hearted person who has unshakable character. Show me you are trustworthy, and that your word stands for something. This is what impresses me…
Are you grateful for all the good in your life? Family, friends, fresh air, clean water and sunshine are some of the things we can take for granted.
Comparing yourself and your life to others can take your focus off of what you have. Then you start concentrating on what you lack. This only leads to frustration and disappointment.
Keep a list of all the things you’re grateful for. Your focus will change, but it will change for the better…
Every day is recognized for something. A few days again it was “International Cat Day,” while today is “National Trail Mix Day.” Trail Mix? Seriously?
We should remember that each day God gives us life, our purpose should be to bring people into the light. Spreading goodness never goes out of style. Be a positive influence on those around us.
Be a light, no matter what day it is…
What are you allowing into your mind? This is vitally important. There is cause and effect.
Reading great books, going to museums and viewing beautiful works of art enriches our lives. They stimulate our brains and cause our vision to grow.
If you’re not growing, you’re dying…
Every time we fail at something, there is an equal or greater success on the other side. Success isn’t measured by how many times we succeed. Rather, successful people keep going and never quit…
People are important. Every single one of us was created by God, and He doesn’t have favorites.
Know your worth. You are here for a purpose, greatness even. Go live the life you were created to live…
The best poker players in the world don’t always have the best cards to play. They are the best players because they observe their opponents body language. It’s a skill they developed after years of study.
What about our observations? We can get so wrapped up in ourselves that we might miss something in another person. Watch the eyes of your counterpart when engaging in conversation. The eyes tell everything. Listen with your heart…
We get diversity wrong. By focusing solely on skin color and nothing else, we miss a lot.
Everyone we meet has different life experiences, beliefs, goals, dreams, pain, struggles and purpose. This is where diversity of thought comes from.
Look beyond what you see on the outside. Look at and get to know the heart of others…
Our society is fully of judgmental people. When we judge others, we are projecting own insecurities onto them. But where does judgment come from?
Judgment is a tool we use to mar our vision. All of us have “blind spots,” and when we judge other people we are blinded to ourselves. But are we?
Remember this: We aren’t blind. What we see in others exists in us…
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