Love in Action

It’s easy to know love when you feel it. Love as an emotion conjures affection, pleasure, enjoyment, or happiness. It’s what most people think of when they hear the word and its usually inward-focused direction. While true, it’s also important to understand the origin and definition of love which is outward-focused. Matilda and Dozer (herContinueContinue reading “Love in Action”

Finding Your Niche in Life

What do you love to do? What do you dream of doing? What fascinates you? What can you talk about, think about, and study all day and not get bored? Where have you been most effective in your life? Asking these questions is key to finding your niche in life. Working will not feel likeContinueContinue reading “Finding Your Niche in Life”

Your Mark on the World

Our most innate need is to feel significant, to find purpose and meaning in our human existence. We want something to survive us. While many attempt to find significance by gratifying their own ambitions, I argue that significance is not possible unless what we do contributes to the welfare of others. There’s a test forContinueContinue reading “Your Mark on the World”

If I’m Not Dead, You’re Not Done

If I’m not dead, you’re not doneGreater things are still to comeOh, I believeMy best days are up ahead of meThis is my testimony https://youtu.be/7NyH9mDYECk?si=tZmaFS3pvGJhjya5 “My Testimony” live from the album, Graves Into Gardens by Elevation Worship. The song, “My Testimony,” inspired me to write this morning. It’s performed by Elevation Worship, a music ministryContinueContinue reading “If I’m Not Dead, You’re Not Done”

The Neighbor Economy

The Neighbor Economy is a free market and free will system characterized by spontaneous, decentralized decisions through which individuals invest in a joyful heart and return generosity to meet the needs of others. It’s a perpetual cycle of joy, generosity, gratitude and grace. Joy In the context of the Neighbor Economy, joy is not aContinueContinue reading “The Neighbor Economy”

The USA’s DNA

Not all conflict is good. However, when handled properly, conflict is constructive and healthy. In fact, the ability to build a cohesive team requires it. Without the free expression of opinion, one is unable to feel a sense of ownership and consequently be committed to the cause. The founders of the United States of AmericaContinueContinue reading “The USA’s DNA”