What does that question even mean? When you hear that question, I wonder what comes to mind for you? For some, it conjures up pictures of laying on the beach, listening to the waves, with a cold drink in your hand, which somebody comes and refills without you even having to ask. Or perhaps it…
Sometimes thinking is hard. We have so much that seems to demand our attention on a regular basis, that we often just allow the mundane things of the day consume our brain power – either that or one of our many screens. But there are certainly bigger issues that deserve our consideration. Things like –…
At first glance, your response may be, “I can forgive and I do forgive,” and I am sure that you do. But I’m wondering how you do at forgiving yourself? Ah! That’s a little more difficult. And there are a couple of reasons that so many of us struggle with this. First, when we make…
There are a variety of answers out there to this question. Some might say, “It is central to who I am,” while others may respond with “Faith? What faith? I don’t have faith in anything anymore.” But can faith in God – a developed and active faith in God make a difference in your everyday…
I frequently see people stuck, particularly when it comes to “purpose.” They may have made some missteps in their journey thus far, which may have convinced them that they are a failure and have nothing to offer mankind. While that seems bleak and perhaps a little extreme, that is where many go. And when they…
“That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.” That is a phrase that many of us have used tongue in cheek. But I wonder what really is your story? We all have a narrative that we tell ourselves. Your story reflects your personal sense of self. Some of your story is rooted in a solid…
You may be thinking, “I certainly hope not.” But far too many people are. As a recent study pointed out, “That little screen is always nearby – in our pocket or backpack, on the nightstand or under the pillow – beckoning us.” The average person touches their phone 2,617 times per day. That is nearly…
From time to time I will see ads on TV that proclaim that the decision to buy their particular product is not a complicated one. And sometimes, that may be true. But I want to tell you a simple story today that exemplifies this idea of a decision not being complicated. In August of this…
Another way of asking this question might be – what do you think about? Or what do you focus on? Psychologists have documented some of the benefits of regular meditation, such as clearing the mind, reducing anxiety, increasing calmness, and so on. Some individuals will focus on a word or a phrase and perhaps repeat…
Last time we looked at the benefits of embracing anticipation. It impacts our mood and overall well-being when we learn to appreciate the art of looking forward to something. So many times, people, kids especially, view delayed gratification as a negative or even as a punishment. I remember as an elementary kid, my grandmother promising…