Since the internet became a common tool, our world is more closely connected than ever. Yet, people feel more alone now than ever before, too.
The isolation of the pandemic was never a good idea. We need to be in community with other people. Zoom and FaceTime don’t suffice.
If you haven’t heard from friends in a while, take a moment to reach out to them. Yes, they could call you, but they might not be in the right mental state to do it.
Be the bigger person. Make the call…
To be intentional means to be purposeful. You do what you do on purpose.
All of us are intentional in some ways. I’m intentional about going to work today, getting some exercise and doing some writing. God willing, those things will happen. If my plans go awry, I won’t panic. I will adapt.
The most intentional person who ever lived was Jesus Christ. He knew who he was, and he knew why he was here. Jesus had things to distract him. He had people trying to kill him. He never wavered. Jesus just kept going until his purpose was fulfilled.
Be intentional with your time. Otherwise you’ll simply drift through life, accepting whatever comes your way. Get laser-focused and stay that way…
Every day is National “Something” Day, and January 2nd in National Buffet Day. Seriously. On the very first day most people have vowed to regain their health by beginning an exercise program, we have a day honoring food gluttony.
Personally I’m not a big fan of buffets. I’m not sure why. Las Vegas Casinos advertise them as a means to get people into their casino rather than another. The casinos aren’t doing the consumers any favors. They understand that the gamblers will lose way more money than it costs to practically give away food.
On the other hand, I do believe in exercise. Anything we can do to improve our health and our lives gets a big yes from me. Don’t get me wrong, I love to eat. I’m a believer in eating real food to feed your body. You need to eat when exercising or you won’t get the results you want.
My encouragement to you is to put the fork away and take care of yourself instead. Your future self will thank you for it…
The way we think will determine the outcomes in our lives. Do you want to make a change in your life? Then start by changing your thoughts.
Read great books. Feed your mind with the stories of people in history who made a difference. Read the writings of the Apostle Paul. Ask for help to change and believe God will help you. He will.
Finally, get rid of every distraction that isn’t enriching your life. It’s time for change…
There has been a robbery! Not to worry, though, because the robber didn’t get your money or possessions. The robber is life, and life has stolen your identity.
When we started out in life, we were going to show the world a thing or two. Nothing could stop us. We couldn’t even be slowed down! Then life hit us. Hard. Setbacks, frustrations and hurts threw us to the ground. We get up, only to get knocked down again. And again. And again.
Start 2024 with a renewed sense of who you are. Life will continue to kick your ass. It’s time you kicked back. It’s impossible to stop a person who refuses to give up…
Some people love to compare, don’t they? Yet comparison robs us of so much good. Let’s look a little closer at this.
Contentment goes away when we compare, and gratitude goes along for the ride. The truth is, we have so much to be grateful for. If you have a few dollars in your pocket you are better off than over 99% of the world. If you are alive and reading this, you have eyesight and a working mind. Equipped with assets like those you can conquer anything. You just need to use them, put them to work.
You can get everything you want in this life. Stop comparing yourself to others and get going. You don’t know how far you can go, but just know that you can accomplish your greatest dreams if you’re willing to put in the work…
Giving up is never an option. Resilience is built during the hard times, not when things are going well. When we find our inner strength we grow.
There are some people who have given up on fulfilling their purpose, their dreams for their life. Life isn’t easy, and the world will do everything it can to tear you down.
If you are one of the ones who gave up on a fulfilling life, I encourage you to pick yourself up and start living. You can do it.
When life gets tough, be tougher…
There is something remarkable about the quiet. I truly revel during times I have only peace and quiet. I love music, yet I leave it off. My phone becomes my only occasional distraction. My mind clears and my spirit is restored.
I encourage you to embrace the peace that comes when you get quiet…
Christmas is the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus. People slow their pace on Christmas Day. And the closer we get to Christmas, the happier people seem to be.
Yet there are those who are holding on by a thread. They have suffered loss during the year, or maybe they feel like their luck has run out. Whatever is going on with them within, they are finding it difficult to feel any joy or peace.
Let’s stop and say a prayer for the desperate people. Let’s pray they find their inner light, and they rise again.
Merry Christmas…
We live in an exciting time. I can get groceries, liquor, books and more delivered to my home in (sometimes) less than 24 hours. How cool is that?
Automation has also brought laziness into our lives. We text or email rather than picking up the phone and calling others. Text is fine for quick messages, but it’s not conversation.
Remember that human connection is vital for our health and wellbeing. Automation cannot replace that…
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