In my book, “Killing My Father Then Finding Him” I wrote about the fractured relationship I had with both my parents. They were cruel and abusive, and I never felt like I was good enough. This carried into adulthood. After many years of hard, self-work I was able to rid myself of the need for the approval of others. If you are dealing with this, I encourage you to work on yourself. It isn’t easy, but it will free you from the demons inside your head. You will be free…
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Anger Management
It is righteous anger to stand up for what is right and true. Our world needs to be cleaned up and the only way to do it is for enough good people to speak up. Take a stand…
Comparison…
Comparison robs you of so much. See yourself the way God sees you. You are exactly who you are supposed to be…
Learned Behaviors…
In school, we learned the alphabet, math and reading. In life, people have learned how to doubt themselves, how to worry and how to be fearful. It’s time to unlearn those beliefs that limit you.
Self Acceptance…
Many people are suffering from low self-esteem. Past mistakes, hurts and hang ups keep people trapped in their own self-imposed prisons. Release yourself from the lie that you aren’t good enough or acceptable. Work at being your best, doing your best and accepting yourself. The Creator of the universe created each of us exactly how He wanted us. That’s good enough for me…
Monday…
Begin your week with gratitude. Start counting all the good in your life. Did you wake up? Can you see? Do you have food to eat? People who care about you? Start there and build your own list. No matter how hard life is, there are many things to be grateful for…
Gossip…
Gossip is harmful. It hurts others, and we hurt ourselves when we participate in it. Let’s spend the energy lifting and inspiring our fellow man. We help others when we do this, and we help ourselves…
Forgiveness…
Every day, someone hurts someone else. This cannot be avoided because we live in an imperfect world. Things are broken, and relationships aren’t spared. Forgiveness, true forgiveness is hard. When you find it in your heart to forgive, remember that forgiveness is for you, not the offender…
Our Shared Values…
Let’s focus on the needs of people and stop politicizing everything…
Fear of Failure…
Fear of failure has held so many people hostage. How many people have died with their music still in them? Fight through whatever is holding you back…
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