Monthly Archives: July 2018
Bend a Knee – Not Point a Finger We have control over two parts of our body that we can either bend or straighten out; the knee and pointer finger. The reason I am focusing on these two is because the knee and the pointer finger have the power to change many outcomes in life if we can learn to use them properly. By pointing a finger, we are not accepting responsibility and placing the blame on someone or something…..
Be a Can Opener Grocery stores are filled with canned goods. We walk up and down the aisles to pick out things to fill our cupboards. The cans have an expiration date and need to be opened before that date so the contents will still be good. Many people are living a life that resembles a canned good on a shelf. The world is full of unopened goods that have an expiration date. We are all created to be good…..
An Examined Life is Worth Living Every day we wake up we look into a mirror to see if we are presentable for the day ahead. We comb our hair, brush our teeth, and make sure the tie is straightened and our clothes and shoes match. We can spend hours “painting the barn” and forget what is on the inside. Self-evaluation and prepping for the day is critical for a positive outcome. How we look on the inside will determine…..
Am I Running or Am I on the Run? Am I chasing or am I being chased? Am I pursuing or am I being pursued? Every one of us shares a common adversary that is in active pursuit to keep us from moving forward and living up to the fullest potential that we were created for. Our battle is in our head, heart, and hands not the situations or events that flatten our tires. If I am parked, the…..
Communication – Many Things Get in the Way So many things get in the way in the communication process. Whether we are sending a message or receiving a message the same filters/barriers exist. These filters/barriers are speed bumps and hurdles in the perception of the message that is attempted to be communicated. We will discuss many of these obstacles whether sending or receiving so we can become aware of the misrepresentations and distortions that can take place. Nonverbal Messages –…..
Behind the Flag The flag of the United States, often referred to as the American flag, is the national flag of the United States. It consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton (referred to specifically as the “union”) bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, where rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternate with rows of five stars. The 50…..