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…
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…
Pain is a tool, and pain has a purpose. No one escapes life on this side of eternity without experiencing pain.
Oftentimes we hide our pain from the world. We want everyone to believe we “have it all together.” But when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and openly share what we are going through, it creates intimacy with others. Our challenges in life can be used to encourage and inspire others.
So whatever you are experiencing or have experienced in the past, let go of your pride and share it with the world. You never know who you might help…
The pandemic shredded mental health. People’s lives have been altered in ways no one could have predicted. Anxiety, which was already high, is soaring.
We need human connection. People need to be seen and heard. Take the lead and reach out to your friends, family and acquaintances. They will feel appreciated and valued, and you will benefit as well.
Be the one…
Life can be hard. Sometimes the challenges we face can feel overwhelming. We look for brighter days, but they are nowhere in sight.
I want to encourage you, that if you are in a dark, difficult period of life, just keep going. It’s impossible to beat someone who won’t give up…
Life is a trip. Sometimes it’s a stroll down the yellow brick road, while other times it’s an acid trip. Either way, we are all on this trip together.
Try to find a way to encourage people you meet in this life. We don’t always know what they are going through, but we can do our best to lift them up. Perhaps it’s a genuine offer to pray for them (or with them), a smile, or maybe just making eye contact is enough.
When you give to others, you get back. And you always get more in return…
Greatness happens through hard work, commitment and humility. The greatest leaders, Jesus, Mother Theresa and Abraham Lincoln served, but never made it about themselves.
Usually the ones who crow the loudest about their greatness are not great at all…
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…
It seems like people are wearing their feelings on their sleeves nowadays. People get offended by “any little thing,” and become outraged. Why?
Playing the victim has become popular with some people. It’s a waste to get attention this way. They might get noticed for something, but it doesn’t last.
I encourage you to take the high ground. In an imperfect world, others will offend us, but that’s unavoidable. Keep your focus on doing something great with your life. The rest will take care of itself…
Yesterday, I wrote about taking a day off to recharge. Today let’s examine those days when things don’t go as planned.
Everyone has off days. Everyone. I have had them all my life, and there will be more in days to come. But not every day is an off day. It’s important to keep life in perspective, and not hold on too tightly to the dark periods.
Always remember that you have gotten through every difficult time in your life. You are still standing. And you will get through the next bad time, too, if you just keep going…
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