What if we chose to put into practice only the ideals we already have.Nothing new, nothing special. Simply listing out 5, 10 or 15 principles and values we already think are important, but only now, becoming accountable to them. How many of us find ourselves constantly being the student, continually feeding our minds with new […]
I remember in undergrad a friend mentioned how they had to earn their sleep. It was a figure of speech they picked up about making sure you accomplish your priorities for the day before heading to bed. I also recall once being questioned by an executive coach about how I handled my business tasks. He […]
When we fail to follow through on our personal goals there is rarely a consequence. But if we delay too long on paying our electric bill we’ll be spending summer nights baking from the heat. Everyone has values they aspire to live by. Deep seated purposes and dreams we wish to accomplish. We set yearly […]
Prayer that serves only as a spiritual discipline doesn’t work when you’re no good at time management. Prayer that serves only as a solution to a problem isn’t too beneficial when your life is free from emergencies. Prayer that serves only as a boost for the lowly soul isn’t desired when your life is full and […]
After feeling stuck or perceiving that your life is going in predictable cycles, you now covet an escape. After serial procrastination or always deciding to take the easy road, you now long to live from the heart. After trying to fit into a typical success model that doesn’t connect to your DNA, you now realize […]
If you don’t start AND finish it, your best idea will be your biggest regret. You may hide, hold and protect yours. Procrastinate or neglect yours. But in time someone else will present theirs, And they will receive what would’ve been yours. Many people treat ideas as fragile gems self protected inside their heads. We […]
Pulsating throbs are ever present reminding me of the costs. And yet all I can think about is when can we dance again. Both realities are present and yet one completely overwhelms. I hurt and I love. And love is all that matters. I wince but still drift into dreamy imaginations; Envisioning a place of […]
My prayer life did it. My giving tithing earned it. I sowed a seed, Abstained bad deeds. And now, I have my payment. (Ref: Rom. 11:6)
The other day I asked myself the question, why isn’t a happy home enough? Healthy children who love you, a spouse that respects and trust you — why can’t that be enough? The scenario is very familiar: the successful person who gets his dreams but loses his soul or forfeits his most important relationships. They […]
Today I was listening to a podcast that described having the daily habits of generosity and consistently creating something. I love it. I’ve been talking a lot about the need to be consistent but I haven’t worried about generosity. Generosity reminds me to live out the value of being others focused. That our lives should […]