Category: Focus Areas

The End

And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make.

— Lennon and McCartney-Abbey Road "The End" —

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”  ~Lennon and McCartney We continue looking at the relational component of our Wheel of Life. The following is from my book, In Search of PEACE: Back in July of 2009, I can remember starting my day doing something no dog owner…

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Working With

People have been known to achieve more as a result of working with others than working against them.

— Allan Fromme —

We continue to focus on the relational component of our Wheel of Life. People have been known to achieve more as a result of working with others than working against them.  ~Dr. Allan Fromme The best self-help book I’ve ever read is–The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephan Covey. In his groundbreaking book, Covey…

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Walk It

I would much rather learn from watching a person's walk than listening to them talk.

— Jay Meyer —

I would much rather learn from watching a person’s walk than listening to them talk.  ~Jay Meyer Today, we continue our focus on the relational component of our Wheel of Life.   I believe a big reason for the world’s not so lustrous view of Christianity is that many Christians find God, they get saved,…

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Lending to The Lord

He who is kind to the poor, lends to the Lord and He will reward him for what he has done.

— Proverbs 19:17 —

Proverbs 19:17 (NIV), “He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Today we continue our focus on the relational component of our Wheel of Life. The Lord not only tells us to love and help others, but he “wired” us to be a…

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Life Worthwhile

A life lived for others--is a life worthwhile.

— Einstein —

A life lived for others–is a life worthwhile.  ~Einstein We continue our discussion on the relational component of our Wheel of Life. The following is an excerpt from my book, In Search of PEACE: All throughout the gospels of the New Testament, Jesus tells us to love and give. The Twelve Step groups I was…

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SURROUNDINGS

If you want to grow in excellence, hang out with people who will challenge you. If you want to remain average, surround yourself with people who agree with you.

— Jay Meyer —

If you want to grow in excellence, hang out with people who will challenge you.  If you want to remain average, surround yourself with people who agree with you.  ~Jay Meyer Today we continue our focus on the relational component of our Wheel of Life. The following is from my book, In Search of PEACE:…

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HELP

You can't keep what you have unless you give it away.

— Unknown —

You can’t keep what you have unless you give it away.  ~Unknown Today we continue our focus on the relational component of our Wheel of Life. Any success I’ve had in my life has involved great support and help from other people in the community around me. In turn my continued success in these various…

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Relationships

Not everyone thinks the way you think, knows the things you know, believes the things you believe, nor acts the way you would act. Remember this and you will go a long way in getting along with people.

— Arthur Forman —

Not everyone thinks the way you think, knows the things you know, believes the things you believe, nor acts the way you would act. Remember this and you will go a long way in getting along with people.  `Arthur Forman Being fit from a spiritual, mental and physical standpoint is a real key in passionately…

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Physically Pleasing

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship.

— Paul - Romans 12:1 —

Romans 12:1 (NIV), “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship.” Today we close out the discussion on the physical component of our Wheel of Life. Due to never ending technological advances, we live in…

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Heart Healthy

Exercise should be regarded as a tribute to the heart.

— Unknown —

We continue our focus on the physical component of our Wheel of Life. Exercise is not only good for the mind (as I wrote about yesterday), but it is also very good for the body. A couple of weeks ago I had to get treated for an episode of atrial fibrillation.  I’ve had this condition…

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