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.
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Acceptance
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…
Names
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…
Attention
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…
Opposition
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.
Outlook
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…
Exceptions
There are exceptions to most rules. It’s probably okay to exceed the speed limit when you have an emergency and must get medical attention.
There is no exception for lying. When you tell the truth, you don’t have to worry about what you told anyone. This simple act will keep the right people in your sphere, and bring you peace…
Monday
It’s here! Another Monday. I’m not sure why Monday gets a bad rap. If I’m alive and breathing, I’ll take that over being listed in the obituary column!
Every Monday brings a new beginning. See it as an opportunity to make a difference. Commit to working hard every day, knowing restoration is coming at the end of the week. Make today count…
Ignorance
If we think we know it all, then we believe we must always be right. Ignoring facts and truth which contradict our beliefs insulates us from releasing our egos and admitting we were mistaken.
Seek knowledge outside of what you know. Be willing to test your beliefs. Ignorance might be bliss, but I believe ignorance is blindness…
Doubt
What do you do when you doubt yourself? Do you retreat, or press forward toward your goal?
Everyone has doubts. Even Olympic athletes have to overcome doubt. Fear of failure has killed more dreams than anything else. “What if I fail” is an all too familiar question. We must fight through our doubt, understanding that the road to success isn’t a paved road. It’s rocky. With potholes! And unknowns.
Press forward through doubt and discomfort. Listen to the voice of encouragement. That voice speaks the truth. Just keep going…
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