Have you ever made the following promise to God or to yourself? “I’m never going to do ‘THAT’ again!” Fill in your own blank for the word “THAT.” Many of us make that promise over and over. Eventually we grow discouraged and become resigned to doing “THAT” for the rest of our lives. Such behavior focuses on the problem rather than the …
Are you Fierce?
Recently I saw a painting of an eagle. He was launching himself from his perch, his eyes intently focused on something I could not see. Every thing about him was fierce. I thought of how rare that kind of intensity is in our culture today.
Stinkin Thinkin!
A recent article by David Burns in Psych Central identified the top ten types of “Stinkin Thinkin;” negative ways of thinking about ourselves that diminish the quality and potential of our lives. I was astounded to discover that I have occasionally entertained some of these destructive thoughts. It was refreshing and helpful to see them identified. Out in the open, …
5 Secrets to Taking Amazing Photos Without Leaving Your Car
My cousin, Jim Christensen, is a gifted photographer who takes some of the most beautiful wildlife photos I’ve seen. What’s so amazing about that? Jim is partially disabled and can only walk for a short distance without support. Most of his photos, including the one you see here, are taken from his van. I asked him how that was possible. He …
Three Actions that can Make You Visible
There are two fish and two birds in these pictures. They are almost invisible. If you want to make a difference in the world, you have to be visible. Today’s post identifies three actions you can take every day to be seen and to make a difference in your world. PLUS If you find all four creatures, and identify the …