Some people like to deal in absolutes. They are rigid in their thinking and their beliefs with no room for margin. I find those types of people to be difficult to work with.
The world is not black and white, it’s gray. We can learn from each other, but only if we are willing.
I encourage you to open your mind and your heart. Try to see things through the eyes of others. It’s not a threat to your beliefs, but a way to expand your worldview…
Every day we are faced with innumerable choices. Do we go right or left, up or down, do the right thing or take the easy way out?
Each day, give yourself an evaluation of how you did. What did you do right, and what could you do differently? Do not beat yourself up over bad choices. And don’t over reward yourself for your good choices. Just evaluate.
Whether or not you decide to do this self evaluation is up to you. It’s your choice…
TikTok has robbed us of our ability to focused like a laser beam. The short, oftentimes entertaining videos hit the pleasure spot in the brain, so we keep scrolling. we are consciously rewiring our brains.
I encourage you to wean yourself off most social media. Replace TikTok with a book. Take back your mind…
Growth happens over time, and sometimes it doesn’t. Allow me to explain.
When I look back on my life a year ago, I see areas that I have grown. Yet I see areas I haven’t improved in, or if I have improved it was only marginal. This frustrates me.
I’m reminded that personal growth will happen, but only if I choose to be responsible for it happening. The choice was mine a year ago, and it remains my choice today…
We have conversations with ourselves every waking moment. What is the quality of our conversations?
It’s important to be truthful with ourselves, but remember to be kind. Hold yourself accountable, but don’t berate yourself. Make an attempt to better yourself, and it’s okay if you fall short. Try again. And again. And again. Keep trying…
Achieving excellence is caused by consistently doing our very best. No one gets there quickly. To achieve excellence requires time, hard work and commitment.
Average work doesn’t cut it. Strive for excellence…
What are your thoughts on the title of today’s entry? Whatever your answer is will reveal an insight to your mindset.
If you have a scarcity mindset, you will be inclined to hold onto your possessions tightly. The fear of not having enough or even being enough will cloud your thoughts.
A mindset of generosity knows that sharing what you have will always leave you feeling fulfilled. You give without worry.
Remember this universal law: when we give, we get…
A country’s flag gives us a first glance into that country’s culture. Flags have symbols and colors that are meaningful.
The Lebanese flag has the colors red and white on it surrounding a cedar tree. Red represents bloodshed, while white represents purity. The cedar tree represents the Bible. Interesting, huh?
The American flag has thirteen stripes and 50 stars, each representing one of our 50 independent states and our original 13 colonies.
The next time you visit another country, or even a different state, take a look at their flag. You will learn something, and it will mean something to their citizens…
People who gossip and spread rumors are not trustworthy. It’s wrong to talk about others when they aren’t present.
Life is interesting and unpredictable. Focus on the beauty that is your life, not the lives of others. We don’t know what they might be dealing with…
Releasing yourself from judgment of others frees you from thinking small. You see the person for who they are, not your perception of them.
Wouldn’t you want others to look at you the same way, free of preconceived ideas about you? It’s something to consider…
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