Relying on Ourselves
Growing up, I lost count of how many times I heard the old adage, “God helps the one who helps themselves.” Now that I’m a ‘grown-up’, I can say in all honesty that I wholly concur. And that brings me …
Category: Philosophy
Polarizing thinking
Don’t fall into the pit of catastrophic and polarizing thinking. What it does is make you ignore everything in the middle. It becomes right or wrong. Black or white. Good or bad. And sadly, I’m seeing a lot of this …
Be willing to change
Many people are unwilling to change because it scares them, and I can understand that. However, I see change as a sign of growth; a willingness to learn and keeping an open mind to new ideas and concepts. Frankly, I find it sad when I see people stagnate; to stubborn to see things in a new light. We weren’t meant to be unmoving rocks, but rather like rivers who ebb and flow over and around them, altering our direction…
Teaching kids to think logically
I read an incredibly interesting article entitled, Kids Should be Taught to Think Logically. I couldn’t agree more. symbolic logic noun : a science of developing and representing logical principles by means of a formalized system consisting of primitive symbols, combinations …
Be Your Own Light!
Man with lamp walking illuminating his path
Let’s start the morning by turning on a light – the light within your heart, the light within your soul. However, if you’re feeling a bit down today, then let me show you the many ways to relight that fire within you.
At times it may seem difficult or even impossible, however, we are often the culprits, our own worst enemies, because we’ve allowed the national news, politicians, social media, etc., into our daily lives, into our homes. However, you don’t have to let the naysayers win, because you still have control over your life, and not vice-versa. Remember, the sun still rises each day, it’s just that sometimes it’s obscured by clouds.
Your moral compass
People are often driven to be good due to their fear of God – i.e. divine retribution! Personally, I find that a sad way to live. Why? Because in my estimation, I wouldn’t act any differently whether or not God exists….