You know, there’s much talk these days about folks being wired differently. In other words, some folks apparently come out of the factory with different wiring than other people have. People don’t show tenderness and love and then report, “I’m just not wired that way.” Others skulk around like recluses, terrified of the world at…
As a card carrying member of the approval seekers club, I can tell you a few things about the pitfalls of the game. Us approval seekers generally got our start early on trying to persuade some meanie to like us. Once we learned the game we could wield powers over people by making sure everyone…
As long as thoughts play such an important and indeed life changing role in how our lives turn out, it will continue to be incumbent upon me to write about it. So much of what we think about ourselves is pure fiction; especially in regard to the undesirable and unpleasant parts. We play these movies…
If you have read any of my blogs then you know I’m a big proponent for self-love and treating yourself like someone you love. It seems the saddest state of affairs occurs when people get to the place where they don’t love themselves anymore or live amidst the constant din of negative self-judgments and disapproval.…
This world can be a confusing place at times. Unlike the past, there are endless distractions all clamoring for our time and attention. We have the world at our fingertips with just a few strokes on the keyboard. We have unparalleled access to information and with that information comes a litany of requirements; things we…
Ahh yes, the secret to happy living! Who doesn’t like to talk about happiness? Next to love it is probably the most sought after thing in the whole world. There are principles, keys, theories, ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, habits, plans, all promising the much longed for yet elusive happiness. Life absent happiness is not good.…
I have been working with a close friend lately on a project that helps people to connect with what is most important in their lives. Part of that process involves figuring out your life’s purpose. That, my friends, is a very deep concept. I say deep because it requires you to peel away all of…
I know you have seen the memes. I know you have read the stories. Life is short, eat the cookies. It seems so trite. It’s something everyone seems to say. Usually used to make some allowance for this or for that. But, at the end of the day, life is short, very short. Before you…
I think all people agree with the concept of being honest. It is a universal truth. Yet it has been my experience that people are not always honest with themselves. Yet being honest with yourself and even better, being honest with God leads to a certain sense of relief. It’s like you are finally back…
This will surprise many of you to learn that the spirit of God you received when you got born again needs to be manifested, utilized, activated, energized in order to help you prevail in life. While having the spirit of God guarantees you will live forever, it needs to be put into use. On the…