The yoke pictured here is associated with the joining of two working animals that bear a heavy load. Humans frequently take on the role of beasts of burden. There is a way to carry a yoke that is easy. Envisioning humans being linked together in a device like this one may seem unthinkable however, when we can […]
Insanity, “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results” the definition credited to Albert Einstein. None of us wants to be insane, by any definition of the word. Nonetheless this form of insanity is self-induced. The carousel of doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is what happens […]
Grace may not be fully recognized in your life and thereby, cause you to undervalue your life. Being aware of the significance of grace in our lives makes all the difference in how we see who we are and how we live our lives. When we are able to see our true value we are […]
Change is not always seen as a good thing. Changing your mind to improve your quality of life is something that seems like a “no brainer”, yet understanding what to change and how, takes some thought. Changing your behavior from an emotional reaction to a thoughtful response takes time and practice. When we […]
To so many the Bible seems to be an obsolete collection of dos and don’ts, an outdated text disconnected from the issues we face today. People everywhere claim to follow the Bible without generally displaying love for their neighbor. The Bible is frequently viewed as an interruption, taking away valuable time from an already […]
Many people feel they live a life without purpose. They struggle with the job they have, the family they were born into and mostly see the philosophical glass as half empty. When it seems like everyone else gets all of the “good opportunities” and people believe they just get a hard way to go, what truth […]
Perception is reality. When we live in this flawed world, and our lives are impacted inappropriately it changes our perception of truth. It alters how we see the world, it alters how we see ourselves. The Ames room in the video above relied on our assumptions about what constitutes a room based on our […]
Maintaining faith in God takes more and more effort these days. We are living in an era when: enormous financial institutions have folded; major business partnerships have dissolved; an ever increasing number of marriages are crumbling; almost daily health concerns appear prompted by newly discovered carcinogens; and governments are unable to keep pace with […]
Know Yourself, Love Yourself Knowing yourself is part of loving yourself. Do you know yourself? Do you really love yourself? When you look at what is in your heart behind the smokescreens do you love what you know to be there? Do you know yourself? Recently I went to have lunch with my loving husband. […]
What would happen if we understood operating in strength causes us to be happy? What are your strengths? How do you apply what you know about yourself to live a better life? You are the expert on you. What would be the outcome if you loved you enough to operate in strength? What if we […]