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…
We experience great, even phenomenal performances by gifted athletes, musicians, actors and speakers. Their God-given talents appear to be effortless.
Behind every great performance lies hours and hours of preparation. Many lonely times and frustrating setbacks are part of their journey. Yet they press on.
Everything we see in the limelight was prepared in the dark, sometimes in the darkest of times…
All of us have unique gifts. Whether or not we use them is up to us. This also applies to how we use them.
If you are a good communicator, are you spreading light and encouragement, or fear and dread? The message will be taken seriously because you have the gift of communication.
Use your God-given potential the way He wants you to. After all, God is the one who gave you your unique gifts…
All of us are chasing something. What do you want, fame, money or prestige? Maybe your desires are much simpler.
It’s important to remember why you are pursuing something so diligently. My encouragement to you is to chase fulfillment, not “stuff.” Fulfilling your inner, most strong desires will get you peace and accomplishment…
Everyone is an imposter. We say we are living authentically, but are we? There are places where people don’t hide anything, in AA and Al Anon meetings.
I started attending Al Anon in November of 2010. When I went to my first meeting, I was at the lowest point of my life, a mere shell of a man. I found an hour of peace I had never experienced before. People were openly sharing details of their lives and no one was judging them. They listened, but didn’t offer advice. I loved the peaceful spirit in the room so much I went every night for 15 months. I learned great life lessons in Al Anon which I will write more about in coming weeks.
There is no shame in sharing ugly, intimate details of your life with a trusted friend. By doing so, you will be living life more fully and authentically, no longer an imposter…
Our minds have unlimited power. How do we tap into that power and use it for good?
The first step is we must believe in the limitless creative possibilities our brains possess. If we don’t believe, we will not get anywhere.
The next step is to stop overthinking things. Quieten your mind and let it do the work. It will, we just need to stay out of the way.
Finally, whatever we have a burning desire for, our minds will become focused like a laser beam to make it happen.
Get quiet, and allow your mind to work for you. It takes daily practice, but then it becomes part of your identity…
Answer this question honestly, are you envious of someone? If the answer is no, congratulations. You have overcome one of the things that robs us of peace and contentment. But if you said yes, let’s examine this.
The root of envy is dissatisfaction. We aren’t fulfilled in some area of life. The best news? You can change that. You have the ability to take action and do something about the area of life you are dissatisfied in. It’s up to each of us. It always has been in our power.
Turn your envy into fuel to propel yourself forward. Start now…
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…
There used to be a television commercial for a brand of bubble bath. The slogan was, “Calgon, take me away.” The idea was that the bubble bath would take the bather away from life’s problems, if even for a short while. Ah, if only life was so simple.
People use other methods to escape: alcohol, drugs, pornography and other deviances to numb their pain. When the time away ends, the pain remains. Even plastic surgery is used to try to fix something internal, and oftentimes nothing is broken on the outside. The patient just believes there is.
Face life head on. Work on yourself to heal what hurts. No matter your method of escape, you cannot run away from who you are…
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…
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