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Cause and Effect

We make choices in life. Some are routine choices like the way we drive to work. Other choices we are faced with might be new and different. These are the ones that make the brain come alive.

It’s important to take time to think about the choices we make, especially the ones that are out of the ordinary. Every action has consequences. We don’t have the ability to fully predict the outcome, but we can possibly get kinda close. We know that if we eat junk food and never exercise, we are going to gain weight. Simple, right?

We can direct our lives in the right direction if we consider the consequences of our decisions. We have choices…

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Daily Life

Why do we look forward to vacations? It’s because they are a diversion from our daily routine. We get to do something different, even if that means we are doing nothing.

Life can be tedious and boring. As routine sets in we aren’t as stimulated as we are when we are presented with new stimuli.

It’s a good idea to take a break from your routine. Read a book. Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. Just do something…

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As Common As DNA

We are all uncommon beings. God created us as unique and special individuals. Even identical twins have different fingerprints.

In the same vein our DNA strands are complex and beautifully created. The precision God used in making us shows how much He cares.

We sell ourselves short. We settle for a life that is less than what God equipped us for. Be bold. Pursue your calling…

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Origination

On social media, I often see people posting memes quoting others. I used to do the same thing. Until I didn’t.

All of us have original thoughts and ideas. We should be audacious enough to share them with the world. People need originality.

Your thoughts might be the catalyst someone needs to light the creative fire in themselves. Please share what’s in your mind and heart…

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People Pleasers

You can’t please everyone. Even God can’t do that. People will be disappointed by something.

If you see yourself as a people pleaser, then you might consider working on that. And the best way to solve that is to work on yourself. The desire to please everyone and never say no comes from within.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do for others and make them happy. Nothing at all. You end up sacrificing yourself without healthy boundaries, though. Take care of yourself so you can show up in life at your best…

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Whitewashed

Denial is real. People are fearful of judgement so they whitewash the truth to others and to themselves. But there is no escaping the truth.

Face your life and all of its ugliness, but also it’s beauty. Both coexist and both can be improved upon. Work on what troubles you about your life, and work to improve what’s going well.

I encourage you to “get real” with yourself. Start today…

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Go Confidently

Believe in yourself. God created you for a greater purpose. He hasn’t forgotten you or abandoned you.

The world will knock you down. Get back up and get knocked down again. Keep getting up as long as it takes. Find your inner strength to accomplish your destiny. The world cannot defeat you because you have the Creator of the universe on your side.

Don’t go to your grave with your song still in you. The world needs to hear from you…

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Accountability

All of us are accountable to someone. When we were children it was our parents. When we got jobs we were accountable to our boss. There is no such thing as a “self-made man.” We had guidance along the way.

We are accountable to ourselves, too. If we eat crap it will show in our physical appearance. Don’t exercise? Prepare to be stiff and overweight. We must take ownership of the personal decisions we have made and continue to make.

I encourage you to take care of yourself, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Your life will have less chaos and deeper fulfillment…

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Triggers

Trigger’s have meaning beyond being part of a gun. Triggers are something that create an unexpected emotional reaction. They can be events, situations, or even people.

A personal trigger for me is lying. I was lied to as a child, so this one runs deep in me. When I hear a lie, it does something to me I can’t describe. I get angry, disgusted and hurt all at the same time. I get over it, but my ability to trust the person who lied has been compromised.

Think about your own personal triggers. Then commit to understanding where they come from. Be ready, because you will gain insight into yourself…

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