Everyone has a voice, and they want to be heard. Many people are afraid to speak up. Fear of judgment, rejection or simply believing they aren’t important enough to be listened to stops them from speaking.
People who are afraid need a voice. I ask God every day to let me be a voice for the voiceless. You be one, too…
Praise is good. We all love to be recognized for a job well done, and we derive great satisfaction in doing it.
False praise sends a harmful message. Children build resilience when they bounce back from a screw up. If they are given praise for not doing their best, they begin to accept that second best is enough. Participation trophies say “everyone’s a winner,” rather than allowing kids to experience the sting of defeat.
Praise others often when given the opportunity. But only offer praise that’s deserved…
When you are comfortable with who you are, you are the same person no matter the crowd you are in…
Have you been hurt by someone else? Most of us have, and we will be hurt and disappointed by others again. Why should we forgive them? After all, they are the ones who caused the damage.
When we choose to hold onto the hurt and not forgive, it damages us, not the offender. Unresolved conflict becomes bitterness and resentment. We focus on what we have lost, not what remains. Having a strong sense of gratitude reminds us of how much we have. Our focus goes from distressed to blessed. We recognize and remember all of the good in our lives.
Forgiveness is hard, and it takes time. If you try to force it, forgiveness won’t last. You will know when you are ready…
People ask for advice and opinions all the time. The best advice to give someone, whether it’s a friend or your child, is focused on letting them figure out the solution to their problem. Our minds are the greatest gift we received from God. We need to use them.
Judging others drains you of valuable energy. Accepting people as they are opens the door to new ways of seeing life around us. Our minds are open to new possibilities, new creativity.
If people are jerks, keep them out of your circle of friends and acquaintances. You can’t change their hearts. Only God can do that. By limiting their access to your life, you are protecting yourself while still accepting them as they are. Something to consider…
Our name is important to us. It’s part of our identity. Our identity defines who we are.
We are living in a culture that places value in our social status, our wealth, how much “stuff” we possess, and our position in life. Those things are hollow. They will pass away, but our name lives on. Create a legacy that brings value and honor to your name, not your stuff…
Many people like to be the center of attention. There’s nothing wrong with that. If we are drawing attention to ourselves, let’s make sure we are giving others something worth watching. Spread love and light, not hate and division…
Albert Einstein once wrote, “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”
Plenty of people stand ready to throw cold water on your dreams. It’s your life. You can choose to listen to the naysayers or to your inner voice, the voice that encourages you to pursue your destiny. Expect opposition, but don’t give in.
How do you envision your future? Are you looking through a lens of optimism or fear?
Fear limits you. It prevents you from taking chances and fulfilling your dreams. Faith breeds self-confidence. As your confidence grows, the challenges you face will be met with the knowledge you will overcome them. And thrive…
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