Life Lessons learned the Hard Way

Today's Thought

2012-03-08T06:30:00.004-06:00

Throughout life we face many difficult conversations. Speakingup for someone you love, passing on bad news, and reestablishing communicationof broken friendships are all part of our daily life. When our desired endresults are honorable and we reach out with sincerity and understanding we findour conversations rewarding over time.

Today's Thought

2012-03-07T06:51:00.001-06:00

As we experience life we often see typical effects resultfrom various actions. Consider that other unseen effects will result from everyaction. Like a seed that grows without our knowledge in the night our actionswill have unseen consequences good and bad.

Today's Thought

2012-03-06T06:50:00.003-06:00

We have all experienced rejection and the pain of being dismissedby others. With time the pain will lesson and life will again be on the path wechoose. We can choose to be resentful and shielding or caring and accessible. Whateverour choice we will carry the effects into other relationships and perhaps therest of our life.

My Thought Today

2012-03-04T05:18:00.000-06:00

When we feel overwhelmed by life situations or dailyactivities; take a moment and review the truth of the circumstances. Do thebest with the resources you currently have, consider you only have control ofyour actions, remember the outcome will be influenced by your actions howeveris ultimately outside of our control.

Today's Thought

2012-03-03T06:32:00.000-06:00

Delayed response is not always a sign of rejection. Manytimes the response is delayed to prepare the way, to remove obstacles, orsimply because we missed the response. Remember when faced with delay; are we trulylistening to the other side and looking at the circumstance from differing perspectivesor are we only concerned with our desires.

Today's Thought

2012-03-02T06:31:00.003-06:00

We often find ourselves full of intense emotions duringtimes of perceived conflict. Emotions such as anxiety, fear, and frustration appearto take control of our thoughts. During these times our perception is significant;when we change our perception from conflict to opportunity our emotional statechanges as well.

Today's Thought

2012-03-01T06:33:00.001-06:00

We should consider carefully before making major decisionsthat affect the lives of ourselves and others. When rushed to complete numerousdaily less significant decisions we often forget or make regretful choices. Whywould we influence ourselves and the lives of those we love without thought duringmoments of stress, intense emotions, or even fear?

Today's Thought

2012-02-29T07:57:00.000-06:00

Devote the time to develop yourself fiscally and mentally,reach out and connect with others with compassion and empathy, take the time toreplenish by reflecting and resting. I have found the most peace in my lifewhen I spend adequate time in all regions of my life. Joy in my life tends to appear with less concernon what my reward will be and more interest in how I can help or what we can achievetogether.

Today's Thought

2012-02-28T05:38:00.003-06:00

Consider that real change, lasting change in our life’s startfrom the inside. We must first purpose to understand why we truly believe,view, react as we do in a given circumstance. Then we can start the change if our responseis not line with our core values.

Today's Thought

2012-02-27T06:23:00.000-06:00

For those who believe there is a responsibility to do and beyour best. We are all created for a purpose and part of that purpose is to shinebright with empathy, integrity and faith in a great purpose one day fulfilled.

Today's Thought

2012-02-26T08:10:00.003-06:00

When we take the time to regularly learn and understand lifeand circumstances we should have confidence in our beliefs and abilities. Wewill be bold and confident to the degree that we do not feel obligated to convinceothers of our beliefs however honored to share with anyone who is disposed tolisten.

Today's Thought

2012-02-25T05:30:00.002-06:00

We will not always be happy! Look back and remember we willbe happy again. Regardless of our emotions and circumstance we can learn to beat peace in every situation.

Today's Thought

2012-02-24T06:29:00.003-06:00

Sometimes no matter how hard we try everything we do appearsto make matters worse. Remember we can only do the very best with the resourceswe currently have. Consider having faith in God’s plan and timing when ourefforts are unsuccessful.

Today's Thought

2012-02-23T06:05:00.001-06:00

To have true discernment of a situation or subject we mustregularly seek knowledge and understanding. To pull advice only from our ownpast experiences never considers we are all different and have differing life experiencesand circumstances that have brought us to that point in time.

Today's Thought

2012-02-22T06:18:00.003-06:00

To truly show empathy we must first listen and understand.Our first priority to be truly empathetic should be to understand thecircumstances from the others prospective.

Today's Thought

2012-02-21T07:32:00.002-06:00

We are all different and view every circumstance from ourvery own prospective. We should consider valuing our differences and approachothers by first attempting to understand our differences to allow compassion tobe our starting point.

Today’s thought

2012-02-20T07:22:00.003-06:00

Don’t allow yourself to focus on your inadequacies andimperfections when confronted with fear of failing. Our largest problems rarelylie in our shortcomings; instead consider that our feelings have overshadowedthe truth of God’s word.

Today’s thought

2012-02-19T08:50:00.003-06:00

Disappointments are inevitable however discouragement is achoice. Our lives we will always have adversity; It is our choice when we moveforward regardless of setbacks.

Today’s thought

2012-02-18T09:01:00.003-06:00

To truly be emotionally mature we must learn to express ourown viewpoints and convictions while thoughtfully considering the thoughts andfeelings of others. We tend to succeed more frequently using emotional maturityby starting the communication with a desired positive ending in mind.

Today’s thought

2012-02-17T07:31:00.001-06:00

When we focus more on being heard than listening we usuallyreact rather than respond. Misunderstandings often accrue when we are moreconcerned in remembering our next point rather than understanding the otherside of the conversation.

Today’s thought

2012-02-16T06:47:00.000-06:00

We will never be liked by everyone! We should considerliving by our core values, strive to improve daily and attempt to reach out toothers with sincerity. Persons whom ultimately like us or not are doing so aspart of the consequences that are out of our control.

Today’s thought

2012-02-15T06:32:00.003-06:00

When we choose to attach strings and conditions as acircumstance of giving out our love we should expect resistance from others. Whenreceiving conditional love others will attempt to prove their worth and value separateof us.

Today’s thought

2012-02-14T06:22:00.000-06:00

Others perceptions of us are many time are our realities.People often treat us as they perceive us or perhaps even how we perceiveourselves. To truly build a lasting perception we must focus on living by ourcore values with integrity and compassion. To change only the outer perceptionnever brings lasting results.

Today’s thought

2012-02-13T07:51:00.002-06:00

Many times I find frustration being fashioned from my presetexpectations of a person or situation. Because I can only control my actionsand not the consequences then perhaps I should attempt to understand, learn,and then act in truth and not react in frustration.

Today’s thought

2012-02-12T08:24:00.002-06:00

Integrity is ultimately the value we place on ourselves.When we keep commitments, to others and ourselves, our integrity increases.Likewise we lose integrity with each forgotten commitment. No matter how big orsmall the responsibility integrity is at risk.

Today’s thought

2012-02-11T06:54:00.002-06:00

When I attempt to live by God’s plan for my life andremember that the consequences are his responsibility alone; I have beenprovided with the most peace and assurance in my daily life.

Today’s thought

2012-02-10T06:49:00.003-06:00

Don’t be discouraged when others doubt your future successand enduring belief in achieving a purpose not yet met. Faith often looks irrationalto those who have little faith.

Today’s thought

2012-02-09T08:13:00.001-06:00

When we strive to live by our core values with compassionand integrity and understand that the consequences to actions are set and outof our control, we find that we can live and prosper regardless of outsidecircumstances.

Today’s thought

2012-02-08T06:52:00.000-06:00

To fight anxieties remember we have free choice. Focus onyour purpose and the daily activities required to move forward this day. We can’tchange our past and our future will be shape by what we think and do today.

Today’s thought

2012-02-07T06:37:00.000-06:00

We are always free to choose our actions and reactions inevery situation. It is the consequences to our actions that are out of ourcontrol.

Today’s thought

2012-02-06T06:44:00.000-06:00

To become the person we dream to be we must plan or startwith the end in mind. We will be shaped by our goals and core values as planedor others agendas and outside circumstances.

Today’s thought

2012-02-05T08:13:00.001-06:00

Our greatest challenges are not what others do or our mistakes in life. We are far more affected by our responses to the mistakes and sufferings. We can and should carefully choose our responses in every situation!

Today’s thought

2012-02-04T08:29:00.001-06:00

Anxiety is the fan that flames the fires of doubt and confusion. Anxiety is the opposite of peace and perfect peace originates from our creator.

Today’s thought

2012-02-03T07:54:00.001-06:00

The feeling of Love is the fruit of the verb love. Love is the actions of commitment, service, compassion, and many other giving characteristics.

Today’s thought

2012-02-02T08:26:00.001-06:00

Life is rewarded by action and not reaction. When we step out in faith or choose our responses based on values and character we find ourselves discovering and living our purpose.

Today’s thought

2012-02-01T06:55:00.001-06:00

When we truly become aware that we always choose our reactions in every situation we discover our actions should be based on character and core values not emotions and circumstances.

Today’s thought

2012-01-31T07:28:00.001-06:00

I believe knowledge comes from a desire to know and understand. We gain knowledge by reflecting, experiencing and considering. Don’t just run through the motions of day to day life. Take the time to experience and understand.

Today’s thought

2012-01-30T07:27:00.001-06:00

It is the small opportunities and daily activities that create the greatest results in our life. Great opportunities “once in a lifetime moments” always present themselves during and after completing small daily activities.

Today’s thought

2012-01-29T06:45:00.001-06:00

More important than what we do and say is the motivation behind our actions and words. Was your response truly for your gain only, regardless of the consequences to others?

Today’s thought

2012-01-28T08:16:00.001-06:00

True faith is a committed belief that something unseen will happen, or another will perform over time as promised. We choose to have faith or not in any situation. Faith is not a feeling but a choice that may be reinforced or overruled by our feelings about our past experiences.

Today’s thought

2012-01-27T06:48:00.001-06:00

Take the time to discover your true purpose in life. We all have more daily activities and responsibilities than time to achieve them. By knowing our purpose we know what activities and responsibilities to fulfill and discard.

Today’s thought

2012-01-26T07:36:00.001-06:00

It makes sense that we must have some measure of faith to pursue our dreams and goals. We seldom have every resource or knowledge required to complete our greater goals and must believe we will satisfy the need during the journey.

Today’s thought

2012-01-25T07:39:00.001-06:00

Consider Love as an action to be given more than received. At any given moment love is the combination of many choices including; placing others needs before our own, forgiving unconditionally, trusting another faithfully, encouraging without reward, and respectfully being truthful.

Today’s thought

2012-01-24T07:45:00.001-06:00

I believe the greatest gift of all, Love, is truly a choice. We must all choose to do good or evil, retaliate or forgive, tell the truth or lie. So why would we not have the greatest choice of all, love?

Today’s thought

2012-01-23T06:47:00.001-06:00

It is out of our control to decree what someone else believes, says, or thinks. In any situation we truly only have limited control of ourselves. Why then would we attempt to predict rather than listen to what others say and do?

Today’s thought

2012-01-22T07:43:00.001-06:00

Consider that half-truths are as dangerous as full lies. Half-truths are regularly spoken to reassure another that they are correct in not believing a difficult truth. What are your thoughts?

Today’s thought

2012-01-21T06:47:00.001-06:00

I would say that we are all imperfect and continually make mistakes. We have all responded out of habit, anger, fear, or embarrassment only to wish we could start over or take it back. Mistakes are part of life; remember that when judging yourself or others. What are your thoughts?

My thought today

2012-01-20T06:32:00.001-06:00

I believe forgiveness never comes naturally. Forgiveness is as equally challenging to give or receive. We are all imperfect and guilty of not receiving and withholding forgiveness. Remember forgiveness is never deserved it is given out of love. What are your thoughts?

Today’s thought

2012-01-19T06:59:00.001-06:00

I wonder if to truly be patience and understanding we must exercise our acceptance that we all lack understanding of a given situation? Especially when the situation is directly related to us; the other person will rarely understand our position when we portray frustration, fear, embarrassment, or anger. What are your thoughts?

Today’s thought

2012-01-18T06:50:00.001-06:00

I believe that our greatest battles are in our minds. I have often experienced life and situations that appear overwhelming, more than I can endure. I have discovered that if I remember and look for the truth in the situation, God will always show me the way. What are your thoughts?

Today’s thought

2012-01-17T06:36:00.001-06:00

I have on at times lessened the stings of emotional pain by remember that all situations are first sifted through the hand of God. God works all situations good and bad so that the end results works out for the good of those who love him. What are your thoughts?

Today’s Thought

2012-01-16T06:29:00.001-06:00

I believe we should learn to listening first, only when we truly understand why someone is reacting as they are will we know if we should respond with an open heart or walk away. What are your thoughts?

Thought Today

2012-01-15T07:43:00.001-06:00

I wonder if when facing our giants (such as overwhelming task, adverse situations, and fear of the unknown) we give God the opportunity to shine true and receive the glory he deserves from all who see. What are your thoughts?

My Thought Today

2012-01-14T07:10:00.003-06:00

Consider trials and obstacles in our life as teachable moments designed to prepare us for what lay ahead. God is always growing us to fulfill his purpose in our lives. When we see the same trial again and again, slow down learn and understand the lessons. What are your thoughts?

My Thought Today

2012-01-14T07:10:00.001-06:00

Today’s Thought

2012-01-13T06:21:00.001-06:00

Perhaps we will receive the missing talents and resources needed to move forward with our life purpose by sharing our talents and resources with others who are missing what we have to offer. What are your thoughts?

Today’s Thought

2012-01-12T05:53:00.001-06:00

I believe that our life purpose is always growing. During the journey of achieving tomorrow what we are after today we always grow and so our purpose grows with us. What are your thoughts?

Thought of the Day

2012-01-11T05:14:00.001-06:00

Consider we cannot truly know or achieve our purpose in life on our own. Our life purpose was given to us by God. Only with God will we realize and go after our life purpose. What are your thoughts?

My Thought of The Day

2012-01-10T05:16:00.001-06:00

Consider that to live out our purpose and dreams we must learn to move past fear of the new and unknown. Only when we learn to step past our comfort zone do we truly grow. All growth inwardly and outwardly is change from what we currently know.

What are your thoughts?

My Thought of the Day

2012-01-09T05:34:00.001-06:00

Consider that we reap what we sow more than we sow later than we sow. All that we pour into our life today will determine what happens to us tomorrow. Blessings, consequences, achievement, and reward are rarely instantaneous. We plant seed today and harvest it months later but only if we nurture and protect the crop.

What are your thoughts?

My Thought of The Day

2012-01-08T09:16:00.001-06:00

Consider building a relationship with God as first priority in your life. This builds true wisdom in your life. With wisdom come faith, hope, love, courage, and knowledge of how to respond in everyday decisions that shape our future. What are your thoughts?