Practical Solutions for Real Life Problems
We know from our prior discussions that failure is not something to be feared and that failures themselves are not the end of the road. Today I want to share some additional insights with you that relate to the topic of Failure and Self-Development. Development follows Demand Think of any goal you want to accomplish and you’re in essence thinking … Read more
Hitchhiking with Chicken Little Lesson #102: When faced with a problem, rather than act rashly and increase your odds of doing something stupid, instead THINK and ACT from a position of wisdom. Today’s Life Lesson was inspired by Douglas Adams (author of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy) who sums up our lesson with two … Read more
Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and comfort and your heart will never unclench. Care about other people’s approval and you will be there prisoner. Do your work, then let it be. This is the path to Serenity. Today’s … Read more
Love, love, love this little story a friend shared with me. Tell me what you think about it… “You see this goblet?” asks the meditation master. “For me this glass is already broken. I enjoy it; I drink out of it. It holds my water admirably, sometimes even reflecting the sun in beautiful patterns. If … Read more
A friend of mine told me this story about patience… A martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, “I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it.” The teacher’s reply was casual, “Ten years.” Impatiently, the student answered, “But I want to master it … Read more
Here’s an quote that struck me as interesting. Tell me what you think…. Today means boundless and inexhaustible eternity. Months, years, and all periods of time are merely concepts of men, who gauge everything by the number, but the true name of our eternity is Today Philo of Alexandria We’ve talked about this concept … Read more
I’ve enjoyed hearing Jax’s scout master share ancient wisdom from the illustrious Chief Sequasa during their pack meetings. Here’s one you might enjoy as well… Legend of the Mountain “There was once an Indian village on a wide open desert in the Southwest. A few miles across the desert is a high mountain, towering up … Read more
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” Rumi Wisdom can come from many sources — if you’re not yet familiar with the Persian poet Rumi who lived in the 1200’s, perhaps now is the time to look further into his work. This … Read more
You may know The Book of Proverb’s for the pithy sayings and wisdom tips, but did you know that there’s a wonderful passage that honors wives and mothers? Consider the following from Proverbs: 31: 10-31 Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than … Read more
Fame or integrity – which is more important? Money or Happiness – which is more valuable? Success or Failure: which is more destructive? If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never be truly fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; … Read more
Here’s a bit of humor from Proverbs… “There are three things that are stately in their stride, four that move with stately bearing: a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing; a strutting rooster, a he-goat, and a king with his army around him.” (Prov 30:29-31) Did you know? Although this saying is … Read more
Today’s lesson is another piece of wisdom from Solomon, who said in Proverbs 4: 23-27… Above all else, GUARD YOUR HEART for it is the wellspring of your life. Put away perversity from your mouth, keep corrupt talk from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, FIX YOUR GAZE directly before you. Make LEVEL … Read more
“Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about other people’s approval and you will forever be their prisoner. Do your work, then let it be. This is the path to peace” Lao … Read more
Jesus said, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. … Read more
Do you have trouble sleeping at night because your mind keeps thinking of all the things you have to do tomorrow and beyond? I’ve had this problem for years, but recently I learned a little trick I that’s been really helpful – one that is allowing my mind (and me!) to get some rest: It … Read more