“You See In This World There’s Two Kinds Of People, My Friend – Those With Loaded Guns, And Those Who Dig. You Dig.” ~ Clint Eastwood, a.k.a. Blondie One day at a time, we trudge through life, attempting to practice spiritual principles in all of our affairs. Living the spiritual life requires much sacrifice, and… Read More »
We Think and Let Think
“As to all opinions which do not strike at the root of Christianity, we think and let think.” ~ John Wesley What is at the root of your faith? For John Wesley, it was Christianity. He put great emphasis on his faith in Christianity and what scholars would deem the quadrilateral. The quadrilateral comprises four… Read More »
The Happy Way
“There is only one happiness in life to love and be loved.” ~ George Sand Life offers us two pathways: The Happy Way or The Scoffers Way. God created humans with free will, so we have the liberty to choose our path, despite our present circumstances. Both ways require a certain attitude, faith, and commitment.… Read More »
Why Settle For Less
“There is no passion for being found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” ~ Nelson Mandela Why settle for less when the best this life has to offer is waiting for an invitation from you. We all come from different walks of life, and fate determines… Read More »
Erected, Corrected, and Redirected
“A consequence may be the very thing that saves us because it was the only thing loud enough to get our attention.” ~ Craig D. Lounsbrough You cannot fix a problem you are not willing to have. If you choose to live your life in denial and avoid the truth at all costs regarding your… Read More »
Name It To Claim It
“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” ~ Arthur Schopenhauer In May of 1981, Joe Walsh released the song “A Life of Illusion.” This song highlights that humans spend much of their lives lost in confusion and living a life… Read More »
Spiritual Milestones a Celebration of Grace
“Progress is measured by milestones. What many good people lack are markers that might tell them how they are actually doing. Goals can become a ritual or a fetish, but in the right measure, they can give us some much-needed reference points. No wonder some seem discouraged! Minus such milestones, we often feel minus in… Read More »
Destination Addiction
“Beware of destination addiction: The idea that happiness is in the next place, the next job, or even with the next partner. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are.” ~ Denzel Washington There is a major difference between being happy and experiencing joy. Happiness… Read More »
The Fuel Of Our Demise
“You will not be punished for your anger; your anger will punish you. Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in mind.”~ Buddha Humans love the art and craft of making resentments. We spend so much time and energy invested in them. We water, nurture, and fertilize them but rarely… Read More »
