How do we want to be taught? What kind of instruction do we desire? Perhaps what we really need to come to grips with is this: what does it take to motivate us in what is right? Is it by gentle persuasion we are drawn to accepting and putting into practice what is right because the heart is open to it? Or does it … [Read more...] about OUR HEAD AND HEART!
Exercise
IMPATIENS AND IMPATIENCE!
Though to say “impatiens” and “impatience” may sound the same, they are far from being alike. Understanding both can grow but with quite differing effects should draw us to wisely discern the difference. Impatiens are plants with blooms in a variety of colors and are great for brightening up landscapes. However, impatience can … [Read more...] about IMPATIENS AND IMPATIENCE!
POSSIBLE PEACE!
Someone has said, “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them quite as much.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E.C. McKenzie] Such a willingness may not necessarily annoy, but it surely may surprise. To respond in a more merciful way to those who do not … [Read more...] about POSSIBLE PEACE!
DON’T BLOW IT!
When people get angry, situations can get blown out of proportion and often do. Sometimes anger is even vented in the wrong direction; at others not even involved. When anger is allowed to fester, perspective is not as clear as when one remains calm. Anger can cause perspective to be skewed. It can also move thinking … [Read more...] about DON’T BLOW IT!
A BETTER YOU!
However old we are is the number of “New Year” transitions we have made. How many of them began with a greater resolve regarding some specific change intended to be made? How many of those changes did not last very long into the new year. Despite earnest intent, sometimes our own convictions are not enough alone. Being in … [Read more...] about A BETTER YOU!
