Category: Focus Areas

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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Temple Living

The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen.

— Jay Meyer —

The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen… We continue to look at the physical component of our Wheel of Life. Exercise is a vital piece in keeping our temple fine tuned. God built our bodies so that our brain, heart, and every other major organ in our body benefit from routine exercise….

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Rest

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

— Ovid —

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.  ~Ovid The start of a perfect day begins the night before.  ~Matthew Kelly We continue to look at the physical component of our Wheel of Life.  Taking care of our bodies is paramount in achieving our dreams and living our life purpose. Giving our…

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Physical Health

Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.

— Jim Rohn —

Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.  ~Jim Rohn Today we begin looking at the physical component of our Wheel of Life. As an “old jock,” I’ve always understood the importance of taking care of my physical health.  Of course this is with exception to the “long weekend” I…

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Results and Doing

You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results.

— Mahatma Gandhi —

You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results.  ~Gandhi When I started this series on February 1, I had no idea where it would take us but I simply started writing and here we are almost four months later.  I love the Gandhi…

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