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Trophies

We revere our trophies, don’t we? We have old sports trophies, trophy wives and husbands, and my least favorite: participation trophies!

Trophies are a representation of an accomplishment or achievement. We like to be recognized for what we are doing in our lives. And that’s a good thing.

The greatest trophy we can earn is not a physical trophy at all. It is doing what God put us on the planet to do. When the day comes and I face my Creator, I want His praise. That’s the trophy I’m striving for…

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Teachers

Do you remember who your favorite teacher was? Why were they your favorite?

We all have memories of people who have made a difference in our lives. Perhaps it was a teacher or mentor. Think about why they are important in your mind. Meditate on how they made you feel. Then go do that for someone else.

We are all teachers sometimes. Teach others well…

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Deadlines

Some people say they don’t do well under pressure, while others need deadlines to hold them accountable.

Working under pressure has never been a problem for me. I revel in it. And when you think about it, life is full of deadlines. The mortgage/rent is due on the first. Kids must be at school by a certain time. Your job wants you there by 8:00 etc.

We live in a time-constructed society. Deadlines are part of our daily lives…

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Growing

Do you ever feel stagnant in your life, feel like you are simply going through the motions? We all go through periods where we are “coasting.”

Work on yourself. It’s difficult, I know, but you gotta strive to be mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually fit. Read books by great philosophers. Exercise. Seek out a solid psychotherapist to help you heal. And read and study The Bible. Make time for your own personal growth.

And remember, if you are comfortable, you aren’t growing. Growth only comes from the discomfort zone…

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Pledges

A pledge is a “solemn oath or vow” to something. Pledges are to be taken seriously.

In school we recited The Pledge of Allegiance every morning. I’m not sure if we really knew the full meaning of what we were saying. After all, we were just children. As I grew into adulthood I took the pledge very seriously. We should love our country and our flag.

Before making a pledge, I encourage you to consider if you can fully uphold your vow. Other people will hold us accountable, but we should be accountable to ourselves and our words above all else…

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Taken For Granted

People need to be seen and heard. That’s universal. We want to feel recognized, like we matter.

Relationships suffer when one person is feeling neglected or taken for granted. Their sense of importance has been diminished. This can become a never ending spiral downward.

Take the time to show people you care. Your outpouring of loving kindness will be reciprocated. And you will receive more than you give…

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Anger

What triggers your anger? Liars and injustices make me mad. Those are examples of righteous anger. We should get angry when people lie to us and we should be outraged when a child is harmed.

If little things stir your anger, you might consider why. Small stuff is just that: small. Let it go.

All of us get angry sometimes. Make sure your reasoning is clear…

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By Definition

If someone asked you to define yourself, what would you say?

We have a tendency to describe ourselves in terms of our careers, our position in life, or maybe our accomplishments. While I believe those things have value, they don’t define who we are. We are way more than that.

The lasting impressions we leave have real meaning. We are here to reach and impact others. People are important. All people. Let’s strive to make a difference in the lives of our fellow man…

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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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