The Unboxed Life: Giving
One side of our life needs to be boxed in, and another needs to be unboxed. Our unboxed life needs to be spirit-led, soul-inspired. We hear words like “listen to your spirit” or “reach into your soul” and, at times, it just seems like a lot of nonsense. Yet, we know it when we feel…
Average Life, Sporadic Life, or Full Life?
I was listening to Mike & Mike earlier this week as they were discussing the Sunday football games. When it came time to review the NY Giants win over the New England Patriots, Mike Golic made a comment to the effect of: “Eli Manning statistically wasn’t great, but he came through when it was important.” For…
My Job Is My Life / My Life Is My Job
“My job is my life.” We hear this statement from people we may know who work long hours and do it all again the next day. People saying this may be over-worked or may just over work. Their job crowds out all else, meaning little time for extracurricular or community activities. It may mean less…
What Are Soul Sparks?
I believe in soul sparks. Do you? Soul sparks are those small ignitions of inspiration that can fan into big changes, new directions, or fresh works. They come from deep down inside you, yet make your body and mind shake with the excitement of the possibilities. These are soul sparks. There are different types of…
Are You Living a Life Sentence?
What thought enters your mind when you read – are you living a life sentence? Most likely, an image of being imprisoned or incarcerated is envisioned. In the United States, we have the highest incarceration rate with about 2.3 million people in prison. This has grown into such an industry that CNBC is running a…
Life Isn’t a Journey. Life Is a Warrior Dash.
Life is a journey. No kidding. I have always disliked that statement or when people say “I am on a journey…” Being on a journey sounds so soft, uninvolved, and self-centered. “I am on a journey.” You might as well say “I am sleep-walking through life, hoping to catch a wave of understanding that takes…
5 Life Lessons from the Food Network and HGTV
I admit it. After a long day, I enjoy watching Chopped or Design Star or Food Network Star. This may not be a good thing to admit, but let me tell you why. The reason is to watch the people dynamics. From these interactions, several key life lessons emerge. Lesson 1: Don’t be cocky (or…
Move from / Move to
You can look at life just about anyway you want to and, for the most part, it is your choice on how to approach your life. One way I like to look at things is in these from / to viewpoints. One to add into the mix is: Move from / Move to. While there are certain…
Do You Wish Your Life Away?
How many times during a given day do you start a thought with “I wish…”? It is so easy to do. I wish I had enough money to buy a home. I wish I had a better job. I wish I had the money to go to explore the greatest wonders of the world. I…
6 Random Thoughts on Juggling Life
Right now, there seems to be so much going on. Work, family, and extracurricular projects are all on high activity alert! I am not complaining at all. In fact, it is fun in some sort of curious way. Here are six random thoughts about juggling multiple life things at once: 1. Juggling multiple activities is…
Any of Your Plans Working as Planned?
While reality stares at us intensely, we realize that life unfolds in its own way. Our only choice is to embrace the uncertainties and continue our work. Reverb is a wonderful community. In December last year, I participated in many of the daily Reverb prompts, and they triggered good thoughts, smart self-reflection, and meaningful intentions. Moving forward this…
The If Only, Only If Trap
We get stuck in dependencies. While we may think of the “what if” possibilities, we get stuck in the “if only” or “only if” limitations. If only these things happen, then I could… If only I had these things, then I could… If only other people would do this, then I could… From a mindset…