Self-improvement – Page 33

The Problem of Why

In his book, The Problem of Pain, C.S. Lewis says that pain plays an important role in the development of human character. Pain may lead someone to repent, but it also may lead them to bitterness. Hell exists for those who won’t repent no matter how great the pain. Simply stated, in hell God makesContinueContinue reading “The Problem of Why”

A Rhythm to Life

There’s a rhythm to life, a strong, regular, repeated pattern of doing the right thing at the right time. Every minute of every day, we are either in or out of rhythm. I gained a true appreciation for this a few days ago as I rang in the new year. Testimony #1 In October, IContinueContinue reading “A Rhythm to Life”

Savor Today

With an unreconciled past and uncertain future, we have a tendency to be unappreciative in the present. A common result of such ingratitude is conformance with what we think society wants us to do, which grinds us into something we don’t like. That’s no way to live. Such are the difficult, routine, and monotonous tasksContinueContinue reading “Savor Today”

Live Generously

I have an amazing 12-year old daughter. She is the most generous person I know. It comes natural to her. She doesn’t give based on reason. In fact, many of her acts of kindness are illogical to her peers and many adults, myself included sometimes. Here are two recent examples: Jarah’s 6th grade school picture.ContinueContinue reading “Live Generously”

Revealing Motive

There is a motive behind everything we say or do. Even if not consciously aware, we’re impelled by our subconscious mind to speak or act. Nonetheless, hindsight always reveals it. By understanding why you say what you say, and what you do what you do, you can align your motives with the proper motive. InContinueContinue reading “Revealing Motive”

Working While You Wait

How long is too long to wait for something? When you think about it, stress is caused by our inability to wait. Stress does not get thrown onto us. In effect, we choose stress by being impatient. Write the following life stressors on a piece of paper and then mark the level of stress youContinueContinue reading “Working While You Wait”

Contented Ambition

Content [kon-tent] adjective – in a perpetual state of peaceful happiness. Ambition [am-bish-uhn] noun – a strong desire to do or to achieve something significant, typically requiring determination and hard work. Reflect on the two words above and attempt to reconcile being grateful for what you have and wanting more in life. There is a dichotomy that existsContinueContinue reading “Contented Ambition”

Train for Your Calling

Definitions: Calling [kaw-ling] noun – a worthy occupation where one derives meaning; requires hunger and passion Train [treyn] verb (used with object) – to be taught through practice and instruction; requires humility and coachability Success [suhk-ses] noun – the progressive realization of a worthy ideal; requires persistence and grit Aren’t we all in search ofContinueContinue reading “Train for Your Calling”

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 theContinueContinue reading “The Three Laws of Happiness”

Your Work: Root or Fruit?

What does the word “work” mean to you? Image by KaitlinLiu Is it your job? Is it your career?Does it make you happy? Does it make you cringe?Is it something you have to do, or want to do?Is it the root of your status and identity, or is it the fruit of your character andContinueContinue reading “Your Work: Root or Fruit?”