The cause/effect relationship between the way we think and the outcomes we achieve is uncanny.
A "mind," even a poorly developed one, is a powerful force. God blessed us all with beautiful minds; having been fashioned in His image gives us access to resources beyond the natural, built right into our DNA.
Our minds are, of course, the most unique aspect of our beings. So...what are you doing with yours? It's the first day of the rest of our lives, December 31, 2013; a wonderful moment to look back at what was, then gaze into the new year at what might be.
Here's a perpetual list I use to keep my life compass oriented, "true North." Quite frankly, this is a "three steps forward, two steps back" process much of the time; but even one step at a time is progress!
Be active, body and mind, with the extra morning time.
A "mind," even a poorly developed one, is a powerful force. God blessed us all with beautiful minds; having been fashioned in His image gives us access to resources beyond the natural, built right into our DNA.
Our minds are, of course, the most unique aspect of our beings. So...what are you doing with yours? It's the first day of the rest of our lives, December 31, 2013; a wonderful moment to look back at what was, then gaze into the new year at what might be.
Here's a perpetual list I use to keep my life compass oriented, "true North." Quite frankly, this is a "three steps forward, two steps back" process much of the time; but even one step at a time is progress!
For a better 2014...
Go to and get out of bed earlier.Be active, body and mind, with the extra morning time.
Give up painful thinking.
Don't throw others "under the bus."Refuse to think like a victim.
Seek balance in my life.
Look for the best in people.
Find ways to add value to other peoples lives.
Give generously to a cause you feel great passion for.
Volunteer and serve in some fashion, some place.
Don't be a cynic.
Refuse to associate with negative people.
Spend time in dialogue with people who don't think like me.
Make the effort to grow my intellect and expand my perspective.
Transform obstacles into opportunities.
Begin something that makes me feel challenged.
Mentor someone younger and/or less experienced.
Find someone to mentor me; be accountable to someone.
Read good books that make me feel enriched.
Journal: keep it simple and short; then watch that discipline begin to expand.
Make the effort to grow my intellect and expand my perspective.
Begin something that makes me feel challenged.
Mentor someone younger and/or less experienced.
Find someone to mentor me; be accountable to someone.
Read good books that make me feel enriched.
Journal: keep it simple and short; then watch that discipline begin to expand.
Finally, and most significantly...
"Love justice, do mercy and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6.8
For me, it starts by asking God (again) to empower me to resolve and retool the way I think and as result, the way I experience life.
"Father in heaven give me clarity to know myself; give me desire to reflect Christ; give me discipline to lean into You; give me focus to remain on task; give me wisdom to make 'best decisions.' All this through Jesus name I ask, amen." bN
For me, it starts by asking God (again) to empower me to resolve and retool the way I think and as result, the way I experience life.
"Father in heaven give me clarity to know myself; give me desire to reflect Christ; give me discipline to lean into You; give me focus to remain on task; give me wisdom to make 'best decisions.' All this through Jesus name I ask, amen." bN
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