Category: Humility

First

Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment and first to forgive.

— Unknown —

Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment and first to forgive…

Keep It to Your Self

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

— Epictetus —

When I saw this quote by Epictetus I couldn’t help but think, “If Epictetus were alive today, what would be his thoughts about social media?” Social media, especially Facebook live, has given everyone an opportunity to share their various philosophies and opinions with the world. Does the world really care? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Psalm 25:9, “He…

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Help Others

There is a section in all bookstores titled, "Self-Help." Imagine what the world would be like if there was a section titled, "Help Others?"

— Simon Sinek —

There is a section in all bookstores titled, “Self-Help.” Imagine what the world would be like if there was a section titled, “Help Others.”

Being the Church

Living God's way means putting away your self-centeredness and committing yourself to follow God's word in spite of any feelings to the contrary.

— John C. Broger —

Living God’s way means putting away your self-centeredness and committing yourself to follow God’s word in spite of any feelings to the contrary.

Wise or Foolish

The wise don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.

— Proverbs 12:23 —

Yesterday, during my morning devotion, the opening quote/scripture jumped out of my Bible and into my spirit. It caused me to pause, reflect, and take a personal inventory. Two thoughts came to mind: It’s one thing to share knowledge with others seeking it from us. It’s another thing sharing knowledge no one is seeking. Social…

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Worth Knowing

Seek to be worth knowing, rather than to be well known.

— Unknown —

Seek to be worth knowing, rather than to be well known…

New Year Coming…Stay Grounded

The love of family, respect of friends and a heart willing to help someone in need is much more important than wealth, status and things.

— JJM —

The love of family, respect of friends and a heart willing to help someone in need is much more important than wealth, status and things.

Life Lens

As soon as we start seeing life through the needs of others, we become happier and more fulfilled. Thinking about yourself is a lonely place to be.

— Michael P. Watson —

“As soon as we start seeing life through the needs of others, we become happier and more fulfilled.  Thinking about yourself is a lonely place to be.”  ~Michael P. Watson Thinking solely about yourself is a lonely place to be…I write from experience. Self-centeredness is self explanatory…all decisions and actions derive from the radio station…

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Third

Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment and first to forgive.

— Unknown —

“Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment and first to forgive.”  ~Unknown I have found the best way to be the “first” as described above is by trying to be 3rd in all situations:  God->Others->Me. I’m still a work in progress… P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Luke 6:38, “Give, and it will…

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Self Esteem

There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness and generosity.

— Nathaniel Branden —

“There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness and generosity.”  ~Nathaniel Branden How is your self-esteem these days? How you treat others is a direct reflection of how you feel about yourself. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 1 John 3:20-21, “For whenever our…

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