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Wasted Energy

Why do people care so much about who people vote for? This is a personal choice and privilege. People have their reasons to support a candidate whether I agree with them or not. It’s not my business, nor is it yours.

The political season has gone from several months to every day. You go to a concert, it’s there. A talented artist believes their opinion is worth sharing with the audience. What they forget about is that half the audience may support the other side. Without fans the artists don’t have shit.

We have only so much time on this side of eternity. Only God knows our checkout date. But He has given us exactly enough time to accomplish what He created us for. Why don’t we focus our energy on the things that will get us where we are supposed to go? Fighting over a politician, any politician, is wasted energy.

Get outside. Enjoy your family. Take in everything around you. Savor this beautiful life. And when you feel the urge to lash out at someone over their politics, ask yourself why.

Go make your mark on this era you are living in. It won’t last forever, but the legacy you create will…

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When My Ship Comes In

One day my ship will come in, but I’ll probably be at the airport! This is a common saying I repeat. I’m only trying to make people laugh.

People have goals and dreams. So many never realize their full potential because they are “waiting until everything is just right.” Here’s a dose of reality for you. Things will never be just right. You have to step out in faith and keep moving forward.

There was a movie called “Field of Dreams.” Would you like to see a field of unfulfilled dreams? Drive past a cemetery and you will get your wish. Sometimes I wonder how much creativity has gone to the grave because people were scared.

Whatever you dream about, whatever has never left you, this is tied to your purpose. The Creator gave it to you before the world was created. Be fearless in your pursuit of what turns you on.

It’s time to begin. The world needs what you have to offer…

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The Battle

You and I are in a war. We aren’t battling each other. We are fighting the voices of doubt inside our heads.

When we were born, we set out to conquer the world. Nothing could stop us. We believed in ourselves while the people around us doubted us. So, what happened?

Life happened. This imperfect world wouldn’t cooperate or bend to our will. Some gave up on pursuing their dreams while others adapted and marched forward. Yet there were more hurdles placed in our way. What now?

Now we see what we are made of. Our grit and determination get tested as we refuse to be defeated. The battle rages on but we will not cede territory.

Every day you are going to face challenges. Some are small (traffic delays) and some may seem insurmountable. Whether we win or lose is determined in our minds before we begin.

You will be victorious over every challenge you will encounter if you refuse to accept defeat. Keep fighting…

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Seeking Something

In 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved into a small cabin he had built in the woods. Thoreau lived there for two years, two months and two days. He wasn’t in total solitude because he regularly visited nearby Concord, Massachusetts. It was from this experience he wrote “Walden; or, Life in the Woods.”

Thoreau learned some lessons at a young age many people take a lifetime to learn. One of those lessons was that a meaningful life is built on recognizing what truly matters and living deliberately. Even in the 1850’s men were working like hell to accumulate wealth, status and possessions. Thoreau dared to ask the question why.

Thoreau recognized something else. He knew that the Creator had imbued each of us with a unique purpose. Many people spend their lives knowing this, but they put off pursuing their purpose in lieu of a different life. But the missing piece of the puzzle remains no matter how much we amass.

Henry David Thoreau wrote some words that haunt me. Yet they inspire me, too. “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, and die with their song still in them.”

Find your purpose. The world needs to hear your music…

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A Desperately Needed Renaissance

Our education system is failing many of our students. In Texas alone, only about half of students are reading at grade level by fourth grade. Same for math.

When Horace Mann created the curriculum for public schools, he focused on teaching the head, the heart and the hands. In other words, teachers taught the intellect, emotion and the application. Now teachers are required to “teach to the test.” Teachers are frustrated and the students suffer.

We are three dimensional beings: mind, body and spirit. Mann recognized this. Teaching the whole child got results. People go into teaching because they want to make a difference in the lives of their students. They certainly aren’t seeking fame and fortune. They are called to teach.

We desperately need a renaissance in education. I’m not one to live in the past but in this case the past was significantly superior to today. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Students and parents might bitch a little, but that’s nothing new. Empower the educators to do what they’re called to do!

It’s not too late. We can right this ship if we are willing…

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Creating a Vision

It’s political season, in case you haven’t noticed. My phone is blown up every day by someone asking for money to help fund their campaign. I have never given a politician any money, and I’m not going to start now.

How do you see yourself? All of us have a vision for our lives. Some are stronger than others. Sometimes the future seems cloudy and uncertain. It’s during these periods we must hold on tightly to the vision we have for our future.

We are progressing towards something. Some people just want to make it to the weekend. Others allow weekends to go unnoticed because they are building their vision into reality.

When you find your purpose for being here, you feel more alive than you ever have. You are energized. Every thought is consumed by something meaningful.

Create a vision for your life. Commit to it. Hold it in your heart. Your circumstances may change, but your vision doesn’t have to…

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Take Care

Entropy is a physics term which means that things go from order to disorder. It kinda describes the state of our planet. We haven’t taken the best care of it by allowing pollution to degrade it.

Your body will deteriorate if you don’t take care of it. Regular exercise can make your bones stronger while building muscle mass. You can actually turn your body into a fat burning machine.

We take better care of the things we own versus what we rent. Have you ever washed a rental car before turning it in? But your personal vehicle gets attention. So does the home you own.

It is vitally important to keep your mind stimulated. Retirement is a death sentence if the retiree doesn’t have purpose. Crossword puzzles and sudoku alone aren’t going to cut it.

Our spiritual side needs attention, too. We are spiritual beings living in a physical body. We know our eventual home is not here. This life is temporary. Eternity is a mighty long time.

My encouragement to you is to do something every day to improve your life. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it did get built. If you are reading this, God isn’t finished with you. Find fulfillment in your life. It’s waiting for you to show up…

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Followers

Lots of people on TikTok and YouTube advertise that they can get you followers. Is getting followers really the goal? In my opinion, putting out good content on a consistent basis is more worthwhile.

Having a great many followers might bring some revenue into your bank account. That, too, is a hollow pursuit.

There are some on social media who say outrageous stuff just to call attention to themselves. But their content still sucks (Hasan Piker, the Tate brothers). No sane person should follow them, not even for curiosity sake.

My encouragement to you is to keep your focus on creating quality, not merely trying to get more followers. Then you can feel good about your work. And the right people will find you…

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Be Willing

Human beings are selfish. We are. It’s our nature. But I believe in the goodness of mankind as well. We see people show up when crisis strikes.

So many people wonder what this life is about. “Why am I here,” they ask. At the same time, everyone on the planet knows there is a greater purpose for their lives. They know. So, what stops them from pursuing their purpose?

People can become lazy, complacent, even sedentary. Maybe they think it’s too late. Time has passed them by. If you are alive and reading this, there’s still time. Get going!

Be willing to take risks. Ask God to guide your steps. He will. This doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges along the way. There will be. But put those on God’s shoulders and let Him lead you.

Willingness will keep your attitude straight. You are going to need it when you make a decision to pursue your purpose. Stay focused on your goal. And remember to pray…

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Read It and Heed It

Are your days filled with peace and purpose, or are you fighting anxiety during your day? You have a choice.

God didn’t create us and then forget about us. It might seem like we have been thrown to the wolves to fend for ourselves, but we have a guidebook, the Bible. Our job is to read it and apply it.

There is a lot in Scripture I don’t understand and probably won’t on this side of eternity. But there is enough in Scripture for me to accept it in faith and use it to live my life. It especially helps during the difficult days. It works during the easy days, too.

There are times when I read Scripture and I don’t get anything from it. Those are the days I put it aside. There’s no reason to beat my head against a wall, right? Then there’s other times I read the same passage and the words jump off the page at me. I never know what I’m going to experience so I keep coming back.

If you’re feeling lost, lonely, or have reached the end of your rope, give it a try. And keep trying. God will speak to you through Scripture, but you gotta pick the book up to hear His voice…

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