Life consists of choices and consequences. Unfortunately many of our choices are made on auto-pilot. We make them because of lessons we learn as children, defensive thinking from bad experiences, or even willfulness born out of addictive or destructive habits. In other words, we harden our thinking (and sometimes our hearts) because of beliefs weContinue reading “Know Your Nature to Change Your Story”
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
I Need to Watch my Big Mouth
“You’re killin’ me!” I heard my four year old say this to my two year old and I cringed. I have become uber-conscious of the words I use and I know this is a phrase I used often. Recently I found the books of Florence Scovel Shinn. Her primary work is The Game of LifeContinue reading “I Need to Watch my Big Mouth”
You Don’t Really Own Your Things
Since becoming a follower of Dave Ramsey months ago, I’ve watched hours of video on his YouTube channel. On multiple occasions, he’s said that he is only the steward of his money. He believes it all belongs to God, and that it’s his job to oversee it during the time it is in his possession. Continue reading “You Don’t Really Own Your Things”
6 Questions That Can Help You Determine Your Calling
During a recent coffee date, a friend congratulated me on this blog. She said it’s wonderful for me to share the content that I do, and that I am fortunate to have found a way to contribute to the world that is meaningful to me. I felt honored by the compliment. Then she told meContinue reading “6 Questions That Can Help You Determine Your Calling”
How I Flipped the Script on My Fear
Here’s the thing about fear, it’s insidious. It’s a weed that if not managed can quickly overrule your mind. I know this, and because I know this I actively combat it. In my life I have occasionally allowed fear to make my decisions for me, but more often I force myself to do what IContinue reading “How I Flipped the Script on My Fear”
Fasting Isn’t Easy, But It’s Worth It
One day I walked over to a friend who was sipping a spicy smelling lemonade. As a serious lemonade lover, of course I commented and she then told me it was the recipe found in the Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs. Never having heard of the Master Cleanser or Burroughs before, she explained to meContinue reading “Fasting Isn’t Easy, But It’s Worth It”
Formula to Improve Confidence
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a profound book that teaches you how to leverage your creative powers to manifest your goals. I’ve previously a summary of Hill’s review on leadership qualities. As a third topic, I want to share his Confidence Formula. He encourages people to memorize, and then regularly repeat it toContinue reading “Formula to Improve Confidence”
Bravery or Fear: You Can’t Know What Drives Other’s Decisions
In 2013 Angelina Jolie wrote an article about her medical decision to pursue a double mastectomy after she learned of her increased risks for breast and ovarian cancer because she inherited the BRCA1 gene mutation. Shortly after writing this story Melissa Etheridge, a breast cancer survivor, explained in an interview that she felt Jolie’s decisionContinue reading “Bravery or Fear: You Can’t Know What Drives Other’s Decisions”
Why I’m Obsessed with Fixer Upper
Having committed to its fourth season after being introduced less than three years ago, it’s clear that Fixer Upper is a big success. I love catching it on marathon and letting it play in the background while I clean house, play with the kids and prepare food. I really enjoy this show and I’m notContinue reading “Why I’m Obsessed with Fixer Upper”
Listen to Your Inner Critic: It’s giving you tough love
As an advocate for positive thinking, I have spent a fair deal of time silencing my inner critic. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, it’s a remnant from my willful dismissal of the outrageous thoughts I had while suffering from depression; and secondly, it’s a fearful reaction of wanting to shut down negativity before itContinue reading “Listen to Your Inner Critic: It’s giving you tough love”