When we criticize others, we open ourselves up to criticism. We set ourselves up against an impossible standard. As soon as we, ourselves, make a mistake, which will inevitably happen, our own words and attitudes toward others become ammunition to be used against us. No one is perfect. We all have flaws and make mistakes. … Continue reading The Cycle of Criticism
We must be careful to not allow the gifts of the spirit to distract us from the spirit itself. The gifts are not the giver. Nor are we defined by the gifts bestowed upon us. The truth of our existence can only be found in and sustained through humility. Humility keeps us grounded in the … Continue reading Grounded In Humility
If we spend all of our time chasing our own happiness, we will probably find that it is quite elusive. The things we think will make us happy rarely do. More often than not, they leave us disappointed and wanting more. Once we get more of whatever we wanted, the cycle repeats. We may have … Continue reading A Renewable Source Of Happiness
Our ego is like a built in pressure relief valve for when we start to think of ourselves as being more spiritual, moral, or virtuous than others. Just as we begin to think we are doing great, that we are really making progress, our ego rears its ugly head and shatters our illusions of righteousness. … Continue reading Who Gets The Credit
When we find ourselves criticizing others, whether publicly or in the privacy of our own thoughts, we should stop to consider where we have been guilty of the same attitudes and behaviors that we find so objectionable. It is highly likely, with some rare exceptions, that, at one point or another, perhaps even currently, we … Continue reading The Flaws Of Others
