Recently, my daughter was having a day that was not going the way she expected. She lost a library book, she forgot her school bag, the clothes she picked out did not match the weather, and life was simply not cooperating with her plans. As we drove to school, she was obviously distraught and I … Continue reading Life’s Surprises
We all have to do things in our lives that we would rather not do. We cannot get our way all of the time. Nor would we likely be happier if we did. We need resistance to make us stronger. Friction helps to develop our character. Pressure forces us to grow in ways we otherwise … Continue reading Growing Pains
The struggles we go through may someday become someone else’s inspiration. We do not always know why we face the challenges we face. Things are not always clear while we are in the middle of difficult times. If we make it through, however, if we persist and do not give up, we will come out … Continue reading Shared Struggles
Life is full of challenges. No one really has it easy. We all struggle. Our struggles may not look or feel like the struggles others face, but we all struggle in our own way. The quality of our life is largely determined, therefore, not by if, but by how we struggle. How we handle the … Continue reading Improvement On Perspective
Blame is not helpful In fact, it is the opposite of helpful. Blame hinders our ability to see solutions. It slows us down. It stifles our growth, progress, and forward motion. Blame keeps us in the past. It blinds us to the possibilities of the future. If we want to achieve our fullest potential, we … Continue reading Getting Past Blame
