Doom and Gloom…
Sometimes in order to come up you have to go all the way down. Following that line of reasoning the other night I watched this episode of the Corbert Report which touched on, in a playful way, the daily dose of gloom and doom we seem to be getting. It provided a... read moreHope is a Dangerous Thing…
I was struck by that line from the movie “The Shawshank Redemption.” The main character states he has not lost hope that one day he will be released from the prison. Then, another prisoner who has been there for ages replies: “Hope is a dangerous thing!” His reply is... read moreWhat’s Left of Me…
Tuesday was my birthday and I took a moment to just reflect on the fact that I am once again another year older. I look in the mirror and it is still me, a little less robust around the gills but still me, and I wonder where the years went. A moment of reflection and... read moreCount It All Joy My Brothers…
I love the verse from James 1:2-4. I will paraphrase and recite it this way: “Count it all joy my brothers when you encounter tests and trials, knowing that the trying of your faith builds patience. Therefore let patience have her perfect work so that you will be... read moreFour Small Steps That Will Improve Your Life
Part of the feedback I received during the previous series was that many wanted specific things they could do to reorient their lives. And so, I thought it might prove helpful to provide a list of things I have found helpful in taking those steps that lead to greater... read moreHow to Prosper in Tough Times Part 12 of 12
Give and it shall be given to you… As I draw this series to a close, I feel like a traveler who has set out on a journey that has included a number of stops. Each stop has allowed me to meet a mix of interesting and wonderful people throughout the world (and you... read moreHow to Prosper in Tough Times Part 11 of 12
Speaking to your mountains When I lived in Denver, Colorado I frequently went to the mountains just to relax and enjoy the view. Looking at those mountains, I was always struck by the bravery of the early settlers because they crossed those peaks in nothing but beat... read moreHow to Prosper in Tough Times Part 10 of 12
Grow not Weary in Well Doing… I have started a project for something I desperately want to finish and found myself doing all kinds of other things to get around completing this tough task. I took a step back and asked myself why I found completing it so difficult.... read moreHow to Prosper in Tough Times Part 9 of 12
The Longest Journey… The Smallest Step The beginning of every year I open a little notebook containing a list of goals from the previous year. It is a sobering experience in that I get to see some of the things I did complete, and some of the things that appear... read moreHow to Prosper in Tough Times Part 8 of 12
Success is not only about what we know… but what we do! In Part 6 I issued a call for other bloggers who might want to be featured to discuss their passions and how they stay focused on the thing that drives them. I received a response from a very dynamic young... read moreHow to Prosper in Tough Times Part 7 of 12
The race of life is not always won by the swiftest… but the one with the most desire! You may have questioned in the past if it was possible to have the success you desired and based that questioning doubted if you were smart enough, knew enough, had the right... read moreHow to Prosper in Tough Times Part 6 0f 12
Every Artist must make himself born… Willa Cather I trust that you have taken the time as I suggested and wrote out all the things you desired for yourself. This is generally a revealing exercise. The list itself should give you an idea of where you have been and... read moreStay Connected
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