Thucydides, as a 5th century historian and general, would have understood this battle and what it would take to engage in the war between Sparta and Athens. The message, however old, is timeless… Whether it’s in your heart, mind or soul, whenever a battle is waging for control, your path to achieving peace begins here. […]
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So Chris, I have a simple, yet serious question for you. Is service to others integral to spiritual growth? Signed, A seeker ~~~~~~~~~~ Well, seeker…great question. I’m not entirely sure I’m the best qualified to answer. However, what I’m willing to do is provide my own personal perspective. I’m also going to suggest that you
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Cannot tell you how many times I have looked back on things I wanted and didn’t get…only to find out… Dodge that bullet! At this point in my life if I DON’T get something I want, I thank God! I know that I’ve likely been spared working for someone I wouldn’t have liked; gotten a
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What do we typically say when someone makes a mistake? “Well that wasn’t too smart…” Yet we know that some mistakes turn out in our favor, right? They become good mistakes… The lessons we can learn and experiences we can now draw from would NEVER have been available to us without the “beauty” of making
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Hey Chris, Sometimes I feel confused about all the things I should being doing to reach my big dreams. It gets so bad that I don’t do anything at all. And then I really feel bad. Got any advice here? Signed, Stuck but still dreaming ~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you stuck but still dreaming! You are helping
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I highlighted the AND for a reason You see, there will be times in your life that you’ll want to build/cross a bridge to someone or something It’s worth it to your sanity, health and well being Then there are the OTHER times you want to burn that sucker down When it’s worth it to
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This was the classic opening to the soap opera, Days of Our Lives. It came to mind when I read this quote. As it was Memorial Day 2022 yesterday, we “remember” those who served our country in wars and in the era of Covid. (Yes, I believe those we’ve lost due to Covid, served our
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Hi Chris, I know that success is about a series of habits and routines that lead to the achievement of the goal. Smart, yes I am… 🙂 Yet, here’s where I can use your help. I am someone who struggles to keep healthy habits before reverting back to destructive habits? I think I have a
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We underestimate how much we care about what others think… Even when we say, I will wear what I want, who cares what they think…we’ve already cared… We care when we DON’T say what we’re thinking We care when we DO say what we’re thinking Here’s my point… When you can care more about what
This quote was a mind blower for me… Why? We’re always encouraged to reach, rise, strive, push…to reach the top Yet, how often does someone who reaches the top, stand at the ridge and wonder…what was THAT all about… It’s because it was finding their path AND taking the journey THAT was what it was
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