Sometimes the thing we try but fail at is only one adjustment away from working. If we quit before we discover what the necessary adjustment is, we may never know how close we were to succeeding. As it turns out, resistance is a normal and necessary part of the growth process. When we meet resistance,…
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Intention And Attention
Some of us are not capable of pretending. We do not know how to show interest when we are uninterested. We do not know how to pay attention when we are distracted. We do not know how to appear enthralled when we are bored. We do not know how to seem pleased when we are…
Choosing To Learn
There comes a point in our lives wherein we must take responsibility for our own learning. Learning is different from education. Education is often given to us or even imposed upon us. Learning, on the other hand, requires our participation. No matter what types of lessons are being offered to us, we cannot and we…
Patience As A Choice
We do not always have to know what to do. In fact, sometimes it is better to do nothing than to act in ignorance or in haste. Sometimes, we simply have to wait. While waiting may necessary, patience is a whole other matter altogether. Patience is the decision or the ability to be comfortable while…
Honoring Our Time
One of the undeniable facts of life is that we all reach the end of ours eventually. This truth alone should make us want to slow down, savor the experience, and make the most of every moment. It is all guaranteed to be over someday. There is no reason to be in a hurry. There…