That’s Just Who I Am

Have you ever been called out by someone for something you did wrong but responded with, “Well, that’s just who I am,” or some similar brush off? We tend to make light of our mistakes by diminishing their impacts and thereby refusing to change our behavior. The truth is that we can be changed, butContinue reading “That’s Just Who I Am”

Wow! You Are Really Good At That!

Sometimes, we are really good at doing certain things, and it takes little effort for us to succeed at using these innate gifts. Other times, we have to work really hard at something to succeed. In either case, our motivation for success is important. Are we trying to help others or serve selfish ambitions? IContinue reading “Wow! You Are Really Good At That!”

Parachuting

I have never had the urge to go parachuting. But if I did, I would want to know that I am receiving instruction from a highly qualified teacher, who also offered the best equipment that money could buy. In every way, I would want to be prepared for the jump and subsequent safe landing. ExodusContinue reading “Parachuting”

Relationships

Some relationships, though not many, go along smoothly over time. It may be that the people involved share views, values, lifestyles, or whatever, making them very compatible. Unfortunately, most of us struggle in relationships. Quarrels come and go, problems arise, and tempers flare. We want our relationships with others to succeed and be mutually satisfying,Continue reading “Relationships”