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Spirituality

Effusive

An effusive person is enthusiastic. You could substitute the word gushing and you wouldn’t be wrong. What are you enthusiastic about, effusive even?

For those of us in the Spirit we should show it. This doesn’t mean going around and beating people over the head with Scripture or standing on a street corner with a sign. We should show our beliefs by our words and actions.

Kindness and compassion matter. Thanking God for every good thing in our life is vital. What would you think if you had a child who never showed his appreciation for all you did for them? It would be hurtful.

Some of us get excited about an outstanding cheeseburger! But in my defense, I have been an enthusiastic person since birth. In the final analysis it’s just food, but it’s really good so I’m excited about it.

Show your enthusiasm with strength under control. Your true spirit will come through…

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Spirituality

Rigidity

In yesterday’s column I wrote about the value of discipline. Discipline, when combined with commitment, brings great accomplishments into your life. But don’t allow yourself to become boring and stiff in the process.

Life requires adaptability and flexibility. If something isn’t working, change and do it quickly. This is especially useful in team settings. Just because “we’ve always done it this way” may have worked for a time, it’s necessary to question and evolve. There may be a better way.

Young people bring creativity to the table. Enthusiasm, too. Older people have the benefit of wisdom, but that doesn’t mean they know it all. Combining creativity, enthusiasm and wisdom, in the right environment, brings life to projects.

If you already have discipline but are inflexible, you run the risk of becoming miserable. Expand your worldview. Take some risks. Remember to live while you are going through this life.

God created us for a purpose. Even He has flexibility. God altered his own physical law when he made the sun stand still. We aren’t that powerful, but our brains have massive, untapped potential.

Get disciplined and get going. Theres a great life waiting for you…

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