Archive for January 2020
Celebrating with another
Why is it so hard to celebrate the successes of others? It might be because of jealousy. Dictionary.com defines jealousy this way: resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, or against another’s success or advantage itself. Jealousy is a normal emotion that just about everyone experiences. But, jealousy can grow into anger…
Read MoreA high calling
I’m not sure when it happened, but it is pretty much understood that pleasing someone else is a negative thing. You know, “doing the will” of another. US News recently said this about the practice. “It can erode your sense of integrity — and you can start feeling bad about yourself.” If your motivation for…
Read MoreDay to day anxiety
Those of you who fight anxiety on a day to day basis know this simple fact. It can raise it’s ugly head just when you’ve got a handle on it. In fact, you may find yourself dumbfounded…”where did that come from?” “I thought I was past that.” The hard reality is simply this, “there are…
Read MoreLike or Dislike?
What do you like to do? Sports, skydiving, eat chocolate, parenting, business endeavors, hobbies? What is it for you? I love to exercise, hanging with my family, coffee with friends, helping people navigate their relationship with God. Those are all in my “like” category. But let me ask you this: What is in your “don’t…
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