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”

Transformed

Sometimes, we can look at something and not truly understand the glory of the thing we are looking at. This can be true with a work of art. Until we are given information about the art piece, we may not fully appreciate its beauty and craftsmanship. We can look at the sky and not comprehendContinue reading “Transformed”

Confidence Properly Placed

We build confidence in a variety of ways. Once we gain experience doing something, we become confident that we can do it again. Then, with more experience, we gain even more confidence. Effective training also gives us assurance that we are doing things properly and effectively. A good word from a trusted source can alsoContinue reading “Confidence Properly Placed”

Lacking Understanding

As I get older, some things are more difficult for me to understand. For one thing, my hearing is bad, so I often don’t hear all the information. For another thing, sometimes I feel like my mind is in a fog and, even though I observe everything, I don’t always understand. Then, having lived outsideContinue reading “Lacking Understanding”