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Inside Job

We love to be on the inside of things, to be “in the know.” We might believe this gives us a leg up on the rest of the world.

Here’s some truth for you: change is an inside job. We cannot fix anything about ourselves by changing something external. Botox might make you think you are staving off the aging process, but it is a temporary solution at best. The only way to slow down aging is intense exercise. Hard exercise changes your biochemistry, your inner organs.

Every one of us needs inner work. This never ends. But take heart! We grow when we change from within…

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Advice

Do you like to give advice? Are you willing to listen to advice?

Many well-intentioned people offer their well-intentioned advice, usually without being asked for it. I’m a parent to two young men (30 and 28 now), and they weren’t too receptive to my advice when they were teenagers. That’s part of growing up, though. Making mistakes and, hopefully, learning from them.

Something I learned in al anon was that I should mind my own business. If someone asks for my thoughts or my opinion, I will offer it. But it doesn’t bother me if they don’t do a single thing I recommend. I’m honored that they think enough of me to ask.

Stay in your lane. Focus on yourself and don’t try to fix the rest of the world. You can only fix yourself…

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Looking Back

Today’s post is not about reliving your past. Long time readers know me to say that our best days are ahead of us. That hasn’t changed. The focus for today is on growth.

Change is gradual. This is true for positive change as well as developing bad habits. It happens little by little. But when we reflect on where we were ten years ago, we can see how we have changed. We have gained wisdom, and perhaps we are in better physical shape now than we were before. If our bad habits are the same today, then maybe it’s time to face the root cause and remove it.

If you feel like you haven’t gotten to where you planned to be, give yourself a little grace. You certainly aren’t the same person you were a decade ago. And that’s a good thing…

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Misguided on Purpose

Where can you go to get reliable news nowadays? It seems like every national media outlet has their own agenda, and they pervert their news coverage to influence their audience. Many times they flat out lie with no consequences.

The big three, CNN, Fox and MSNBC are guilty as charged. Yet some people still believe what they say like it’s the Gospel. If their viewing audience stopped tuning in until they told the full truth, then their behavior might change.

I encourage you to read and observe. Actions are more reliable than empty words…

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Law & Order

We have laws to keep us safe and protect us from harm. Obey the law and you have no negative consequences. Breaking the law has a different outcome.

There are physical laws, too. I know if I jump off a building that I will fall. I have no plans to test that!

God created the universe with structure and laws to guide us. Following His lead will take us where we want to go. God only wants good for our lives. Let’s follow Him…

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Voices

People want to feel seen and heard. Many people don’t speak up because they fear judgment. Perhaps they don’t believe they have anything worthwhile to say.

This is untrue. Everyone has the right to be listened to. Our similarities and differences make a beautiful mosaic designed to make us better. Our differences can actually unite us.

Speak up. The world is waiting…

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Marathon Runners

Life is a long journey, a marathon if you will. It seems to pass slowly and then one day you wake up and wonder where the time went.

If you are reading this, I have a revelation for you: God isn’t through with you. Or me! He wants to grow us, even stretch us to become who He created us to be. It’s not easy, but anything worthwhile is not going to be easy. We grow from our discomfort.

Pursue your true purpose. Stop wasting time and start living the dream God has for your life. Start now…

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The Flow

You were created for greatness. By greatness I don’t mean fame and fortune. I’m talking about more than that. You are unique, with abilities only you have. Your voice speaks in a way like no others.

“Going with the flow” will only get you so far. To reach your full potential, you must be willing to stand out, to be different from the crowd. Everything you do must be aligned with your true identity, not how the world sees you. You must move with purpose in mind.

Start now. If you don’t know which way to go, ask God for guidance. Then listen for His answer. Stay in touch with God. Ask for the courage to take the initiative and make a difference.

You can do it. Now get going!

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