Because we feel dissatisfied with our lives, we constantly pursue more. More money More fame More “friends” More “likes” More success More stuff We confuse needs with wants. We’re constantly grabbing at that which will never fully satisfy. Humanity’s first sin was pursuing more than was intended for us. We thought we knew better andContinue reading "Simple is More"
Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 34 – Joe Watkins
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued, and understood.Continue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 34 – Joe Watkins"
Recalibrate Your Heart
The older I get, the more I realize how simple life is. Everything hinges on one relationship, my relationship with God. If you’re not a believer, then this story is not for you. I’m sorry. If you are, then kindly keep reading. Are you happy and enjoying life? Are you where you thought you’d beContinue reading "Recalibrate Your Heart"
Micah 7
Do you ever feel this way … Poor me! I am like a hungry man,and all the summer fruit has been picked—there are no grapes left to eat,none of the early figs I love.All of the faithful people are gone;there is not one good person left in this country.Everyone is waiting to kill someone;everyone isContinue reading "Micah 7"
Broken heart + Slack + Writing = Happiness
Did you know having a broken heart is a medical reality? The Mayo Clinic says “broken heart syndrome” is a temporary heart condition that’s often brought on by stressful situations, such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a key relationship. People with broken heart syndrome may have sudden chest pain or thinkContinue reading "Broken heart + Slack + Writing = Happiness"
The Three Laws of Happiness
Are you happy in your career? Are you doing work that matters? No? Well, I’ve been in your shoes. I used to feel trapped in the daily grind, conforming to what I thought society expected of me. Perhaps you’re curious why I assert happiness is something you create? We often look for happiness in theContinue reading "The Three Laws of Happiness"
Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 33 – Andrew DiDonato
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued, and understood.Continue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 33 – Andrew DiDonato"
Who’s In Your Boat?
When someone else’s decision turns your life upside down, can you proceed with a calmness about you? When someone else’s mistake puts you in a difficult situation, do you gracefully handle the situation? When you feel like you’re losing everything, are you able to optimistically believe that good will result from the bad? If you’veContinue reading "Who’s In Your Boat?"
Envy vs. Gratitude
We’re always comparing. There are daily battles in our minds over stuff we want versus stuff we have. Things that others possess, but we don’t. The greater success someone else has that should be ours. On one side is envy. The other gratitude. What wins your battles? You’re in control. What determines the outcomes isContinue reading "Envy vs. Gratitude"
Our Job in Life
One of my favorite quotes from Mister Rogers is: As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has - or ever will have - something inside that is unique to allContinue reading "Our Job in Life"
