Sometimes, when we are feeling low, God taps us on the shoulder, gives us a wink and a smile, and lets us know things are going to work out just fine. Tonight, I was (am) struggling with some personal issues and feeling somewhat out of sorts. I have been anxious, worried, and stressed out over…
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Working With Love
We do not all have the luxury of doing what we love, but we do all have the ability to put love into what we do. Not everyone can earn a living doing what they are passionate about. Necessity demands that many, if not most, of us earn our livings doing things that have very…
Balancing Our Output
We only have so much of ourselves to give each day. Our internal resources are finite. We have to decide how much we are willing to give to others and how much to keep in reserve. Without a balance, we risk either being overly selfish on one hand or getting burned out on the other….
Shared Joy
Joy is sweeter when it is shared. While we can and should find joy on our own, it is much easier to sustain and grow this feeling when we do so with and for others. Our joy is not meant to exist purely in isolation. Joy is intended to be a shared experience. In fact,…
Joy Does Not Seek Us Out
There is simply no way for us to experience all of the joy that life has to offer without also opening ourselves up to pain. Our hearts cannot be receptive to the good without also being vulnerable to the bad. If we want to protect ourselves from being hurt, from being let down, disappointed, and…