Under Your Feet

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.

— James Oppenheim —

Reflection I believe the “foolish man” Oppenheim is talking about is the person who seeks happiness through the “happenings” in their life. If you need to buy happiness, make friends for happiness, be famous for happiness, or look anywhere other than under your feet for happiness…Houston, you have a problem. Question Do you seek your…

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Start and Continue Being

Stop waiting for the person you want to become and start being the person you want to be.

— Bruce Springsteen —

Reflection When I saw the opening quote, I went back several years to a conversation with a former college friend. I was new in recovery, and he was struggling with addiction. He could tell something had changed in me and he wanted that change to happen to him. He used the word “need” several times…

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Did Not Didn’t

Everything that exists in your life does so because of two things: something you did or something you didn't do.

— Einstein —

Everything that exists in your life does so because of two things: something you did or something you didn’t do…

For-Purpose

Conquering others is power; conquering one's self is strength.

— Mike Miller —

Conquering others is power; conquering one’s self is strength.

Do’s and Dont’s

In your actions, don't procrastinate. In your conversations, don't confuse. In your thoughts, don't wander. In your soul, don't be passive or aggressive. In your life, don't be all about business.

— Marcus Aurelius —

In your actions, don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, don’t confuse. In your thoughts, don’t wander. In your soul, don’t be passive or aggressive. In your life, don’t be all about business…

Victory > Victimhood

There are really only two dimensions to the concept of attitude--you either behave as though you are a victim of circumstance, or you take full responsibility for your situation.

— Richard Rudd —

There are really only two dimensions to the concept of attitude–you either behave as though you are a victim of circumstance, or you take full responsibility for your situation…

Sharing Pain

Emotional pain must be shared or it will eat you alive.

— JMeyer —

Emotional pain must be shared or it will eat you alive…

Following Him and Bettering Me

The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.

— Unknown —

The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday…

Answer In Silence

The best answer to anger is silence.

— Marcus Aurelius —

The best answer to anger is silence…