We cannot go through life without being hurt. Pain, sorrow, and heartbreak are inevitable. And, the more we open our hearts to love and joy, the more we risk disappointment and sadness. This does not mean that we should avoid opening our hearts, however. It does not mean that we should avoid being hurt. Simply…
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Overwhelmed Together
There will be times in our lives when what is asked of us will feel as if it is simply too much for us to handle on our own. The expectations will feel too high. The burdens will seem to be too much to bear. It will be difficult for us to see a way…
From Resistance To Service
Resistance is rarely the most practical and immediate way forward. In fact, it tends to slow us down and impede our progress. Simply because we may not like something, or at least the idea of it, has no bearing on whether or not we should or must do it. Resisting what should or must be…
Improving Through Our Struggles
None of us is immune from the struggles of life. No one gets a pass. Challenges, difficulties, and troubles are part of the deal. We do not get to control how they come at us, when, or in what quantity. Their timing is never convenient. When it is our time to struggle, it is simply…
Not All Difficulty Is Necessary
Life is difficult enough without us making it more difficult than it needs to be. This does not mean we should avoid difficulty. Not only is that impossible, but it is also impractical if we are dedicated to growth and progress in ourselves, our lives, and our relationships. We should, however, do our best to…