“The meaning of life is whatever you ascribe it to be. Being alive is the meaning.” -Joseph Campbell What’s the meaning and/or of life? Looking for such answers is a quest that everyone goes through at some point. And while it’s normal to wonder about it, I’ve always felt that in many ways it’s a … Read more
“Procrastination is the thief of time.”
-Edward Young
You do it. I do it. We all do it at some point in our lives. Some may do it more than others. But the devil called procrastination has visited all of us at least once and usually, multiple times through various trials and tribulations.
How do we combat it?
OUR DAILY WISDOM WORD IS “UNKNOWNS”. I CHOSE THIS WORD BECAUSE IT IS THE ONE THING WE CAN’T OR DON’T CALCULATE WHEN WE PLAN FOR LIFE STRATEGIES. THERE ARE MANY UNKNOWNS, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT WE AREN’T IN CONTROL OF AS MUCH AS WE LIKE TO THINK. THERE IS PLANNING THAT LAYS OUT MANY … Read more
OUR DAILY WISDOM WORD TODAY IS FAILURE. FAILURE HAPPENS AS A PART OF LIFE. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN ALL SEEMS LOST AND WE BLAME OURSELVES FOR MISTAKES WE THINK WE MADE. I WAT SO BADLY TO BE TREATED WELL. I MADE A GENUINE EFFORT TO SEE MY DAUGHTER AND HER BEAUTIFUL KIDS. LIFE IS SHORT, … Read more
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.”
-Robert Louis Stevenson
In previous articles, I’ve talked about planting the seeds, so to speak for any task or endeavor. For example, if you have writer’s block, I’ve suggested that keeping writing “I don’t know what to write” over and over till you think of something.
“An obsession is a way for damaged people to damage themselves more.”
-Mark Barrowcliffe
I’ve always believed that two key elements to conquer any difficult endeavor of life are passion and determination. But is there such a thing too much passion? Can you ever love something (or someone) so much that it comes a hindrance more than an ascension.
There can be, when passion becomes obsession.
“ELISUVENESS IS OUR DAILY WISDOM WORD TODAY. HAS THERE EVER BEEN TIMES IN YOUR LIFE WHEN SOMETHING UNEXPECTED HAPPENS TO US, OR WE TRY TO OBTAIN THINGS THAT ARE UNREACHABLE?
“A revival means days of Heaven upon Earth.”
-Martyn Lloyd Jones
Happy Easter, everyone!
As we all celebrate a historical and legendary resurrection, ask yourself one thing: Can we take the cue and resurrect ourselves?
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
-Aesop
In several of my previous articles, I’ve talked about expressing gratitude for both big and little things in life. But have you ever considered being thankful for what you want or need but don’t have?
“Be careful what you wish for, lest it comes true.”
-Unknown
While origins of the above quote are sketchy, popular opinion suggests that it’s a translation of an old Chinese proverb from several centuries ago.
But is it true?
WHEN OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES, THEY AREN’T ALWAYS GLARING or OBVIOUS…Sometimes opportunities present themselves in small ways. Perhaps you’re looking for a job and have been for a while. You might see “pieces” of an opportunity before the full opportunity is revealed, or you might miss the opportunity presented altogether. Often, opportunities start of as a … Read more
Do you have self-discipline? This article will cover the meaning of self-discipline that can apply to all areas of your life. I am going through a stage where self discipline is lacking inside me. Self-discipline is about routine. The only way self-discipline works for us is if we establish a routine. It takes 21 days … Read more
“What feels like the end is often the beginning.”
-Unknown
Imagine this scenario: you have a goal. You have one passionate project that looms over everything else you’re doing.
Accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination.
-Dwight D. Eisenhower
For the longest time, one of the most commonly used phrases I’ve heard is “the end justifies the means.” Adding to that are stories of constant hustle and bustle till people reach their goals. It all makes me think; is a destination simply a mcguffin for learning?
“An obsession is a way for damaged people to damage themselves more.”
-Mark Barrowcliffe
I’ve always believed that two key elements to conquer any difficult endeavor of life are passion and determination. But is there such a thing too much passion? Can you ever love something (or someone) so much that it comes a hindrance more than an ascension.
There can be, when passion becomes obsession.
“If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.”
-James Cameron
Yesterday’s post about introspection was a huge step for me. Not so much because of the topic itself but because I finally what I’ve been doing for the past month or so in words and for everyone else to see. Up until the point I hit “publish,” it was mainly a private affair for me.
Much to my relief, however, it was a huge boulder off my chest. Psychologically, it proved to be highly advantageous for me. In that post, I talked about splitting up your emotions down to minute fragments.
Today, I’d like to do something similar with that article. I wanted to focus on one specific thing I’d alluded to in that post: taking one step at a time.
Our Daily Wisdom Word today is Aspirations. We all have our hopes, dreams, and . Aspirations those things we hope to achieve. They can even be things that are not realistic. Aspirations are not necessarily realistic goals. They are simply things we would like to achieve whether realistic or not. they can be goals, but … Read more
Our Daily Wisdom Word for today, is “attainment.” Before we go any further, let us take a look at the definition of attainment in our Webster Dictionary and the daily wisdom word definition. Webster Definition of attainment-1. the action or fact of achieving a goal toward which one has worked. Daily Wisdom Word meaning of … Read more
BENCHMARKS ARE THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN ATTAINING A LONG-TERM GOAL. BENCHMARKS HELP US LEAD WITH A FOLLOWING INSTEAD OF FOLLOWING A LEAD.
“I don’t know where I’m going but I’m on my way.”
-Unknown
Very often, we talk about “finding ourselves” and searching for a specific purpose in life. But is that always necessary? Can one only be content when working towards a specific goal?