We make grocery lists, to-do lists, and lists to remind us of the errands we have to accomplish. I keeps another list: it’s a list of people I want to interview for my podcast. It’s a list of people I want to have dinner with. A list of people whose story I want to know better. And I reach out to the people on the list, trying to engage. And I refuse to give up, putting God in the driver’s seat to connect us. Make your own list. And keep going…
Tag Archives: #gratitude
Time Flies…
It is said that “time flies when you’re having fun.” It’s true. Vacations never seem long enough. Time passes quickly when you are focused on what you love to do. We only have so much time on this earth. Make it count…
Tear Down That Wall!
When we engage in conversations with others, why are we tempted to keep our guards up? Everyone we meet is broken in some way. When we let go of our guardedness, we have deeper, more meaningful lives. Do not concern yourself with others judging you. Most people respond with openness, too.
Outward Focus…
Are you so focused on your own success that you miss the success of others? Cheer your friends and acquaintances on in their pursuits. Other people who are successful aren’t a threat to you. They complement you…
Restoration…
We love happy endings to movies, don’t we? Hallmark has perfected this. Do you know why we love these movies? It’s because we want restoration, we want happy endings in our lives…we want to know order will be restored and everything will make sense in the world. These movies give us hope that they are possible.
Free Yourself…
Is there someone in your life you need to forgive? Perhaps an ex, a parent, or even yourself? Forgiveness is hard. We hold onto past hurts, giving them life, but keeping the pain inside hurts us. It robs us of living fully today.
I had to forgive my parents for years of emotional and physical abuse. Fortunately, the damage they did to my self-esteem wasn’t permanent. By actively practicing gratitude, over time I was able to see my parents more clearly, understanding why they acted the way they did. I forgave them, and I was free. You can do it, too. Start with gratitude…
Birthdays…
We recognize them, we celebrate them, and sometimes we dread them. We should celebrate every day we are alive, birthday or otherwise…
Story Time…
Behind what we see lies a unique, beautiful story. Everyone has one. What chapter are you currently writing?
Driven…
Whatever you get excited about, do more of that. The world needs driven people who are trying to do good. As for me, I’m just trying to spread some kindness, compassion and humor into a world in desperate need of it…
Peaceful…
I love the quiet of early morning. Peace and quiet allows me to gather my thoughts, communicate with our Creator and prepare to face the world. No one can rob you of your peace, unless you allow them to…
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