A passion is something that regularly elicits a strong emotional response within us. In discovering our calling, we must take a look at what we are passionate about. When we combine a passion with our strengths, we start to get a good idea of some options for our calling. Passions are awesome because they provide […]
Resistance is that unseen force that derails our best intentions. It keeps us from doing things we know are important. Resistance comes in a variety of forms, like forgetfulness, over-sleeping and scheduling something over an existing commitment. My Struggle with Resistance My personal favorite form of resistance is napping. When I’ve made a commitment to […]
This is the third part of the three part series called, “A Cover Up, a Party and a Calling.” Parts 1 and 2 can be found here and here. We take different approaches to life, and each of these affects our ability to pursue our calling. This third approach to life is to see that […]
This week we are doing a three part series called, “A Cover Up, a Party and a Calling.” Part 1 can be found here. We take different approaches to life, and each of these affects our ability to pursue our calling. The second approach is what I call the Party. This approach also hinders us […]
This week we are going to do a three part series that I’m calling “A Cover Up, a Party and a Calling.” We take different approaches to life, and each of these affects our ability to pursue our calling. The first approach is what I call the Cover Up. This is the view that life […]
“Control freak” sounds so negative. Kathy, a good friend of mine, re-framed it in a more positive light. She is a self-described “control enthusiast.” When I heard that I exclaimed, “That’s awesome! Me too!” Trying to control someone else’s life just irritates the other person and frustrates us. Taking control of our own lives is […]
When it comes to living one’s calling, many people talk about starting a non-profit organization. Maybe it’s a foundation or an agency. It’s usually some kind of charity created to accomplish good for people. Seldom do I hear people talk about starting a for-profit business as a part of living their calling. But a for-profit […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a great life because of the way he impacted the lives of other people. That impact was positive, focused, recognizable and long-lasting. What He Did Doctor King did different things to bring about social change. For example, he gave thousands of speeches, wrote books and articles, and led non-violent […]
“I deserve …” is often spoken right before stupid. It’s often a justification to do something we really can’t afford. We say things like “I deserve to get this car.” But if we really can’t afford the car, we can be in for a world of hurt. Creditors will begin calling, and they don’t just […]
We have to be careful with our thought processes. Often times the word ‘deserve’ is used right before we do ‘stupid’. Often the word ‘deserve’ is used as a justification to do something we know isn’t quite right. We should be careful when we’re thinking, “they deserve …” Dependence If we’re not thinking things through, […]
