Practical Solutions for Real Life Problems
“A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet he rages against the Lord.” (Solomon Prov 19:3) “Nature’s way is simple and easy, but men prefer what is intricate & artificial” (Lao Tzu) Can you see the wisdom of these words? If we are truly honest with ourselves, I bet you’ll admit that more often than … Read more
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 Failure and Self-Development. It’s been said that “Development follows Demand.” Think of any goal you want to accomplish … Read more
Today’s listen is a bit harder to grasp than most of the ones we’ve discussed together in the past, however if you take the time to really ponder this one it will surely change your outlook on life. With that in mind, let’s tackle the concept of PAIN. I submit to you the following bit … Read more
One of my meditation mentors today wrote about this topic and I wanted to share his wisdom with you… “Far too many people stress out when given a goal that challenges them to be more than they think they are right now. Their stress blocks the flow of their energy and leads to poor performance.” … Read more
We’ve talked with each other about this subject in the past, but I was re-reading a passage today in Ecclesiastes that was so powerful I had to share it with you. Understand this – we are all going to die. Yes, it’s a shame, but it’s also the truth. And the sooner we accept the … Read more
Lately I’ve been finding new ways to think about what Jesus meant when he spoke to his disciples in Matthew 6:11 and “Give us this day our daily bread…” Since the wisdom gained from this pondering has added some enjoyment to my life, I thought I’d share it with you and see if it can help … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if whatever we desired to achieve we could do perfectly? It’s a nice thought, but unfortunately it’s rarely our reality. Yet, all too often we hold ourselves to unrealistic expectations. Tell me if this sounds like you — how many times have you said, “if I can’t do it perfectly, then … Read more
Welcome back, friends. We’ve been talking a lot lately about the importance of focusing our efforts on enjoying the present. We’ve talked about Turning the Simple into the Extraordinary, that NOW is the time to ENJOY LIFE, and that wise old Solomon commanded us to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry. As much as we might … Read more
We’ve been talking recently about trying to make a concerted effort to live in the present moment and to take time to enjoy our lives while we are living them. This past weekend, I had the chance to go to dinner at a friend’s house, little knowing that the meal would end up being one … Read more
Today’s lesson is part of a little series I’m writing about the importance of making a conscious effort to enjoy your life NOW. Not tomorrow, today. Not later today, but this very moment! It’s been said a million different ways always but the old cliche is true – there is no guarantee of tomorrow; the … Read more
We’ve been talking about the importance of enjoying life in some recent posts and specifically about how critical it is for us to make a concerted effort to BE PRESENT IN THIS MOMENT in order to get the most out of our lives. King Solomon echoed this wisdom quite a bit in the Book of … Read more
Nobody likes to get in trouble and be disciplined for it, but if things are not going your way right now it’s possible that you’re experiencing the consequences of some poor choices you’ve made in the past. The discipline you’re experiencing could be coming from a parent, a friend, a teacher, or even the Lord … Read more
The Book of Proverbs in The Bible is regarded by many to be one of the greatest wellsprings of practical knowledge ever collected by humanity. Many people (myself included) have used Proverbs to make their lives better by using the wisdom within the books. But do you know WHY Solomon wrote Proverbs in the first … Read more
Wisdom – everybody wants it, because it can give you an advantage in life, yet few know where to find it. That’s a problem for most – but it doesn’t have to be a problem for you any longer. Why? Because the answer is simple – Wisdom is everywhere…if you only LISTEN. It may sound … Read more
Today’s life lesson is inspired by Harriet the Bald Eagle who will long be remembered as an inspiration for overcoming adversity. Who Was Harriet? A brief version of her story is this…Harriet was a bald eagle born in 1981; at birth she should have died because pesticides caused her eggshell to be too thin, … Read more