Opposites

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Have you ever met anyone who thinks they’re always right? In a conversation, you are like night and day or positive and negative. Sometimes you can’t get a word in edge wise as they choose to believe their opinion of the facts are correct and yours is wrong, thus dominating the conversation. You debate on various personal and impersonal topics and you never seem to have a real understanding. The older you get some things never change. Think before you speak and refuse to engage in these debates. Continuing to discus a topic with someone who is unwilling to listen, will only lead to frustration.

It can happen on your job with your boss, or an associate. Family, friendships, or personal relationships, can also lead to broken dialogue if both parties are unable to share their thoughts. We have all experienced this in life, and it’s lessons we learn how to deal with on our journey.

Beleiving you’re always right, and not giving others the opportunity to express themselves is dangerous. Healthy debates and a willingness to listen to another persons opinion will allow your mind to expand to other possibilities. We are all learning and growing and no one has cornered the market on truth or factual information.

If you encounter someone with this type of disposition, my advice is to listen and let go. Don’t engage in their negative behavior. What doesn’t serve you will only lead to exasperation. Focus on constructive thoughts rather than destructive attitudes.

 

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

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“Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” as it was once stated. It is a characteristic of a persons outer appearance. Why do we focus so much on our outward appearance rather than what’s in the heart? What do we see when we look into a mirror? Do we see an inner beauty which is more pleasing to God? Like a suit or piece of clothing, our outer self is not meant to last forever. You can pinch here and tuck there but ultimately, it will fade. We place so much emphasis on the outside while we need to look deeper on the inside. We can change our wardrobe, invest in beauty products, and if possible, get a facelift (ouch). But we need to get to the heart of the matter.

What does your heart look like?  That’s where beauty lies but society has taught us to focus on aesthics, the outside appearance. Someone who has beauty on the inside stands immortal while outward beauty is temporary. Inner beauty includes psychological factors such as personality, charisma, kindness, patience, integrity, grace, and others which enhances your outer physical attributes.

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Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all? The answer is the person who reflects and focus on their inner beauty. Being attractive in mind and spirit is primary and outward beauty is secondary.

I began to think about that old mirror which distorted my real truth. My beauty does not rely on what I see on the outside but how I perceive myself to be on the inside. My heart is what matters most. This does not mean I will neglect what’s going on the outside, but my primary focus will be my heart.

Nugget of truth: “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”

Psalm 90:12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Deadlines and Pressures

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Overwhelmed by life’s challenges

Situations which seeks to confront

Crisis that show up when we least expect it

Overloaded with pressures placed upon us

Deadlines, deadlines, and more deadlines

Detrimental to our physical and mental health

Stress can kill, if you allow it to control your life

 

Critical choices needed for a spirit of change

Let go of what doesn’t serve you

Choose a life worth living

Breathe, release, relax

 

Focus on what really matters

Shout, stretch, exercise

Develop effective strategies for coping

Loosen the tension that grips and binds

Turn stress into a positive force for growth and change

Believe God will get you through the difficult times

 

Nugget of truth: The book of psalms in the bible has helped me through many challenges. Prayer avails much and releases the tension we sometimes store within our minds.

 

 

 

The Invisible Man

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Most of us go about our business everyday paying very little attention to the invisible people in our society. They are people who walk amongst us doing all kind of menial jobs which lack prestige. Yet they are like the invisible man that goes unnoticed day after day. Continue reading “The Invisible Man”

OUR NEW REALITY

 

UNEMPLOYMENTThe Year is 2016, and already a lot has changed from previous years. As I listen to more and more people who’ve lost their jobs, the times they are changing. Friends, family, neighbors, and strangers are out of work for more than a year. Jobs have been moving overseas, leaving workers in disarray. Loyalty and hard work is no longer rewarded but disregarded as changes become more prevalent.  Left to pick up the pieces of their lives, their salaries are reduced as they go in search for a new job in order to support their Continue reading “OUR NEW REALITY”