Another way of asking this question might be – what do you think about? Or what do you focus on? Psychologists have documented some of the benefits of regular meditation, such as clearing the mind, reducing anxiety, increasing calmness, and so on. Some individuals will focus on a word or a phrase and perhaps repeat…
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This may seem like a strange question. I mean, if we’re honest, we all want to be special to someone. But I’m not talking about that. I am talking about being special in the sense of exceling at something. You may want to be a gifted sport’s figure, a talented musician, or even a financial…
Details“Now what kind of a question is that,” you might think. “I buy groceries and gas; car insurance and clothes; purses and TVs. I spend money on vacations, Starbucks, cars, shoes, and a plethora of things.” Yes, we all spend money on these kinds of items. So, maybe I should refine the question some –…
DetailsToday is a sad day. Yesterday, (as I write this it is July 31st) I had to put one of my beloved dogs to sleep. He was 12 years old and had been battling serious health issues for about 4 months. He was a fighter but yesterday it was clear that he was tired of…
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Emotions are feelings that we all experience. Some emotions we think of as positive – such as love, hope, optimism, and joy. Others we often perceive as negative – hate, anger, pessimism, and resentment. However, I would submit that there really aren’t positive and negative emotions. Feelings just are. We may be happy or sad…
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That seems like a reasonable enough question. I mean everyone needs goals for what they would like to accomplish – right? While that certainly may be true, the question turns into what kinds of things do we want to accomplish and are there differences that matter? Things that people want to accomplish run the gamut.…
DetailsI want to share today a story that comes from General Colin Powell. I once watched a TV documentary about the Empire State Building. For most of the hour, the documentary toured the wonders of the building – its history and structure: how many elevators it had, how many people worked or visited there, how…
DetailsMany of us were anxious to see 2020 come to an end with a hopeful fresh 2021. However, as we soon discovered, just because the date on the calendar changed didn’t mean that the problems of 2020 went with it. We are in March and the struggles are still with us. What are the ramifications…
DetailsIn February 1963, an official from UNICEF approached Disneyland executives about building them a ride for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. Initially, executives turned down the opportunity as they simply didn’t believe they had enough time to put a quality ride together. However, Walt overruled his executive’s decision with his statement, “I’ve got an…
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“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone he can devour.” 1 Peter 5:8. I am in Florida this week on sort of a working (writing) vacation. The setting is beautiful, with clear blue skies, lots of greenery, and a soft blue lake. The…
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