Regret hurts for a reason. It is life’s way of telling us to do better. Regret is the pain of our past errors rising up within us to urge us to not make the same mistakes again. It is there to give us a second chance. If we heed regret’s warning, it is like starting … Continue reading Regret’s Warning
Self pity is a trap. It is like quicksand for the soul. Not only does it drag you down into darkness, but it also pulls others down with you. It steals the light and the joy from your life and your presence. It makes you miserable and miserable to be around. None of this is … Continue reading The Trap Of Self Pity
Imagine you are a warrior in battle. You have a shield and a sword at your disposal. When you inevitably find yourself in an altercation with another warrior, you decide to use only your shield and you hold it directly against your body, passively defending every attack. As the other warrior swings his sword at … Continue reading Taking Life As It Comes
Set your own standards for progress. It is your life to live and no one else can live it for you. You need to determine where you want to go and how fast you want to get there. And then you need to go. Go at your own pace, but do not let anything stand … Continue reading Pace Yourself
If you understand that your time here is fleeting, you will think differently about how you spend it. Relationships will matter more. Time with your loved ones will mean more. Doing what you enjoy instead of what you do not will feel practical, not selfish. Taking care of yourself and the people around you will … Continue reading Time To Start Living
