Many years ago I heard a story
about a letter Abraham Lincoln
had written to one of his generals
at some point during the Civil War.
From what I recall, the general had
been hesitant at a time when
immediate decisive action was
needed to achieve a victory,
and because of his delays and
decisions a defeat seemed eminent.… —-> Continue…
It’s easy to be grateful
for those things in Life that
bring happiness, joy and peace.
Yet imagine the greater power of
being thankful for what has hurt us,
angered us, and brought us to our
knees in sadness, pain, and defeat.… —-> Continue…
Earlier today I heard something said
that I’ve heard countless times before.
I may have even said it myself.
Someone had done something wrong,
and in their defense uttered these words:
“Oh well. I’m only human.”
As if being human was an acceptable excuse.… —-> Continue…
Do you know why I want more for you?
Do you know why I stay up at night, often pushing past into the hours of the morning?
Because you can reach more people and make a bigger difference in this world than I can.… —-> Continue…
That we so often see more of the “proof”
that says “not worthy” rather than the reality
and Truth that we ARE abundantly worthy
can be such a tug of war in belief.
We want to believe we can have it all -
that the desires and wants of our heart mind and soul
will be beyond fulfilled… yet our mind plays tricks, and gives us
all too believable evidence that we will never have it.… —-> Continue…
When I was… maybe 22 years old, I was introduced to a book called “The Greatest Miracle in the World” by Og Mandino (https://amzn.to/3pOi15I).
Being open to the opportunity
that every encounter and
experience has to offer
Looking back upon so much that
at the time seemed such trash -
now seen for the treasure it was;
a Gift instead of garbage.
This is our Life – make it a love,
no matter what the moments bring;
cherish that you were here for them…
