Are we looking in the right places for that which we are most deeply craving? Deep down, we all need connection. We all want to feel as if we matter to someone in some way. Whether to our family, friends, or community, we want to feel as if our presence and our work means something. … Continue reading Meaningful Connection
“I’ve always seen a vehicle as nothing more than a way to get from point A to point B.”—My Grandfather Many of us never stop to really question why we want the things we think that we want. We do not ask why we are chasing after a nicer car, a bigger house, or a … Continue reading Experiencing Wealth
We must be careful not to grow beyond our ability to connect with those we aim to serve. Paraphrasing the great Bob Dylan, whether in our personal, occupational, or spiritual lives, we all have to serve somebody. We also need to work on ourselves and work towards our goals because, referencing Dylan again, if we … Continue reading The Convergence Of Growth And Service
Figure out what the one thing is that, if you do not do it, you will forever regret it, start moving in the direction of that thing, and never stop. Regret tells us more about who we want to be than passion does. Passion comes and goes, it changes focus, and, ideally, it evolves as … Continue reading Live A Life In Opposition To Regret
There is no way to know where we are headed if we are constantly looking sideways. With the ubiquitous nature of social media in our lives, it is easier than ever to compare ourselves and our lives to others, to look at them, or at least what they project and to feel like we are … Continue reading Inward And Onward
