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The courage to own your life
The courage to own your life will pay dividends long after you’re gone. It’s an investment in the generations to come. In the same way that we look back on our predecessors or great grandparents and feel a sense of awe about their achievements, or their way of life, generations from now, someone may be…
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Do you matter to you?
To be of consequence, or to feel significant, lies at the heart of our inspiration to accomplish anything. When we connect with conviction to the significance of who we are, and what value we add to the lives of others, we achieve a sense of peace and contentment. But, when we doubt this, we set…
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When sincerity is tested
Like the old saying goes, talk is cheap, and actions speak louder than words. It’s easy to say the right thing, especially when times are good and what we’re committing to is convenient. However, when our commitments pull us between what we want for ourselves versus what we committed to doing for someone else, that’s…
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Don’t trade your virtues for vices
Don’t withhold the beauty of your spirit just because there is no one around to appreciate it. Be who you are, and let others be who they choose to be. The expectation of being treated the way we treat others is what causes much bitterness and anger. It’s not worth it. Give without the expectation…
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Live life. Really, live it.
How do you cheat life? You focus on what you don’t have, instead of what you can give. We’re hard-wired, even before birth, to create something bigger than who we are. We need to be part of something that gives us a sense of belonging or significance. Anything that will convince us that our existence…
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Grow, from unexpected places
If you don’t like what someone has to say about you, make sure you’re not rejecting it because of who’s saying it. The truth about us is often spoken by our enemies, regardless of their motivation to do so. Growth is often experienced at the hands of those we hold in contempt. When you surround…
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Be true about seeking truth
If you’re sincere about seeking the truth, you won’t be distracted by the source or tone through which it arrives. The truth is only harsh if you’re not willing to accept it. The harshness enters when we need to hear something more palatable or pleasant about ourselves because we need the validation that says that…
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Make space for peace
Don’t go searching for peace. Get rid of the noise and peace will find its way to you. When you find yourself in darkness, it doesn’t help to try to contain the darkness, does it? Instead, we go in search of a means to create l light. Similarly, when you’re desiring peace, you need to…
