“All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.” ~Thurber Chew on that one for a few minutes. Think about where your mind likes to spend its time and you will be able to learn what you are running from and to. The way I…
Category: Life Issues
Six Ethics
I found this the other day and could not find who wrote it. But I love it because it says so much in so few words.
Fear-Proof preview
The following is an excerpt from my next book, “Fear-Proof.” Fear-Proof should be available in print for your devotional needs by November, 2014. Day 16 Anxiety “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” ~Charles Spurgeon Anxiety is something I’ve dealt with my entire life. Although I may appear…
Good Order
“The body is like a piano, and happiness is like music. It is needful to have the instrument in good order.” ~Henry Ward Beecher How well are you taking care of your “piano” these days? How happy is the “music” from your life sounding? The practice of taking care of our body, mind and spirit should…
Affect
“We can choose to be affected by the world or we can choose to affect the world.” ~Heidi Wills Is your life affecting the world? You do not have to be world-known or even county-known to affect the world in a positive way. When I saw this quote I thought of my wife Lori. Lori…
Best Practice
I love this quote. It is so true and the reverse is true also. Are you giving your best in all situations? All means all. A couple of keys and some random thoughts to chew on: 1. Give your best with no expectations on how your best will be…
Tested
“To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.” ~Gail Sheehy …the Lord knew I needed a good therapist P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” (ESV)
Purpose & Happiness
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson The world we live in, especially the United States, tries to convince us otherwise when pondering the quote by Mr….
Make a Change
Straddling the fence and being skeptical guarantees you 3 things: 1. You will not change. 2. You will miss out on the adventures a journey creates. 3. Your crotch will hurt! Get off the fence today and make that change you are thinking about making. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Luke 1:37, “For nothing will be impossible with…
Thoughts
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” ~James Allen Thoughts are powerful. Change your thinking and you will change your life…I write from experience. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Colossians 3:2, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” (ESV)
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.