Thoughts are things, and our thoughts can manifest if we believe them. This is important to remember.
An occasional negative thought probably won’t turn into reality unless we attach emotional energy to the thought. At the same time the thoughts that excite us can be brought to life if we feel them deeply.
Focus on the things you want while removing the negative from your thoughts. It takes work and it takes practice, but you can do it…
Equity is a big buzzword today. You know what I mean. Everyone gets equal treatment and opportunities. But the world doesn’t work that way.
People should be treated fairly. No doubt. Those who choose to work harder and smarter have earned the right to advance, while lazy people get left behind. The amount of effort one puts into their work is an individual choice. We have no birthright to achievement.
Life isn’t fair, and no amount of legislation will make it fair. Let’s leave the pandering to the politicians and let’s get to work!
When we were children we played games with our friends. The only requirements were to have some fun and maybe learn something. We were taught to play fair, try to win, but don’t win at someone else’s expense.
Adults play games, too, but the stakes are different. Adult life is a higher responsibility than childhood. Cutting corners for a quick victory is a shallow victory. Playing with people’s emotions is a dangerous game. Yet people do it anyway.
Take the rules of game play back to your childhood days. Do your best. Play hard and try to win, but even if you come in second place, maintain your integrity. Always…
You have an idea. It’s been brewing in you for a while. You think about it all the time. So what’s next?
Preparation is a good and necessary step. But at some point you have to act. Step off the ledge in an act of faith and put your plan in motion. Expect things to go well, but expect setbacks and challenges, too. They are part of the mix.
Stay focused on where you’re going. Success isn’t easy. Yet if your purpose is good, right and noble, you will succeed. Don’t question yourself. Push through your desire to quit. It’s hard to beat a person who simply refuses to give up…
In the 1700’s, King George III sent a letter to the Continental Congress which offered the following:
Peace
Trade
Consent to British forces in the new territory
British aid for debt
American self-rule, but under the Crown
American representation in Parliament
We said HELL NO! And you know the rest of the story…
Happy Independence Day! Freedom can be lost in one generation. Let’s preserve it at any and all costs.
This flag is on display in the United States Smithsonian Museum. It is the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star Spangled Banner.
What are you afraid of? People’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death! I’m not kidding.
Whatever you fear, I encourage you to face it. It’s something inside of you, somewhere beneath the surface. The fear inside is stopping you from living fully. It takes a brave person to dig in and work through things. But you can do it, and you don’t have to do it alone.
See your way through. There is more life waiting for you on the other side…
Life is rarely black or white. There’s a lot of gray area. This is partially due to different perspectives. Something that might appear to be one way could be misinterpreted by our emotional state of mind.
Many people on dating sites say they are looking for “the one.” Why only one? Perhaps you could be friends with someone without a romantic connection.
Thinking that things are all or none could cause you to overlook some of life’s best opportunities. Be open minded. Be flexible. If “the one” comes along, you will have gained so much more along the way because you were adaptable…
Texans are different. We are. The spirit of America lives large in Texas. Entrepreneurship thrives in Texas because of that great spirit.
We have our own set of challenges, of course. We have lazy people, victimhood mentality is growing, and our border is overwhelmed. Yet we find a way.
I do volunteer speaking in detention centers and prisons in Texas. I talk about God, even though our federal government tells me I can’t. The administration in these facilities encourages me to talk about the Creator. If I did this in California or New York, I would be run out of the state!
If you haven’t ever visited Texas, please come. You will not run out of interesting things to do, and our people will embrace you with their kindness. Come see for yourself…
Kindness is contagious! So are negativity and judgement. They can catch on like a wildfire and before you know it, you have a maelstrom.
In my observation, there are a lot of hurting people in the world. The long-term effects of isolation have rewired the minds of people, and not in a good way. Our friends and neighbors are dealing with emotions they don’t know how to navigate through.
Let’s help others by showing kindness to them. Even if they don’t deserve it…
We live in an increasingly divided world. Lines in the sand are drawn over everything from Trump to abortion. But maybe we are being fooled.
I have this belief, and perhaps I’m naive, that most people are good. The heart of America has not been lost to the crazies or “wokeness.” People see through the smokescreens politicians throw at us. And we recognize when we are being pandered to.
Yet there are those who are blinded by hate. Their anger runs so deep they believe what they want to believe, regardless of what is true. There is only one truth and it cannot be bent.
I believe it’s important to stand up for what you believe in. We should take sides. Let’s make sure it’s on the side of truth…
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