When we put too much effort into our search for meaning, it may pass us by. As we work through life’s challenges, we inevitably want to know why we are going through what we are going through. We hope there is purpose behind our struggles. We want to know that it all means something. Suffering…
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Meant For Us
Our focus should be on the steps we must take in order to get where we are going. Everyone’s path is different. It is okay to stop along the way for enjoyment, observation, and inspiration, but if we get too distracted by what others are doing, where they are in life, or what they have,…
The Opportunity Of A Blocked Path
When we obsess too much over the things we cannot have, we miss everything else. By looking at what we do not have, we fail to see the things we do have and we close ourselves off to the opportunities available to us. Instead of seeing ourselves as unfortunate because we cannot have what we…
To Live Openly And Purposefully
Cynicism is an easy out. Looking for the good in life, in people, and in our circumstances requires much more effort and intention. A positive attitude and outlook must be cultivated, nourished, and maintained. Cynicism, on the other hand, excuses us from trying. It closes us off to possibility. With optimism comes the potential for…
Consistency To Depth
Consistency helps us see our mistakes. If we do not begin with consistency, we do not necessarily know the cause of our failure. Being consistent enables us to determine what strategies and tactics are working and which are not. Of course, being consistent in the wrong direction is unwise. However, constantly varying our approach before…