When we presume to know what others think about us, not only are we putting thoughts in their heads that may not actually be there, but we are also wasting an untold amount of time and energy on something we can do nothing about. The truth is that most people spend most of their time…
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A Moment Of Change
It is possible for our entire lives to be changed in a single moment. In fact, every single moment is changing our entire lives whether we are conscious of it or not. But, once we are conscious of these profound moments of transformation, we begin to appreciate them and to look for them. We begin…
Fleeting Moments
We only get so many moments in a day before it has passed us by, never to return. Within each of these moments is an opportunity. We can either cherish and enjoy these moments for the precious gift that they are or we can squander them with endless distractions and desires. Whatever we choose to…
The Results Of Willingness
There is no use being envious of people for reaping the benefits of doing things we were never going to do anyway. If someone has something we do not, whether it is money, power, prestige, or a relationship, being upset about this fact will not change it. Not only that, quite often people have things…
Choosing Presence
It is our responsibility to make time to appreciate the little things. No one else is going to do it for us. Time does not slow down to accommodate us. We have to make the conscious choice to be present and to be grateful. This is a choice we have to make over and over…