“Hurry up in wait” is a term that has been used to teach us to be patient while waiting. Waiting occurs in many different areas of your life. Arriving early for your doctor’s visit ahead of time, only to be told to wait to be seen. Attempting to open a page on your computer screen while it takes forever to load. Waiting patiently in long lines at the grocery store for your turn to check out while feeling the line…
During a discussion with six-year-olds, I asked what their favorite subject was in school. Their reply unanimously was recess, lunch, and art. They all seemed so excited when they talked about how much fun they had participating in these activities. As I pondered their answers, I began to reflect on how life is viewed in a child’s eyes compared to an adult’s. In a child’s eyes, life appears to be simple and filled with fun times to do things they…
Have you ever watched others succeed in life and wondered what it took for them to become successful? It could be an entertainer, an athlete, or even your parents. What secret sauce enabled them to accomplish so much and go so far? Living life as a bystander and seeing others achieve great things is one thing, but it is an entirely different story regarding your own life. You may have begun a new venture only to stop after getting started….
A famous poem, The Road Not Taken, written by Robert Frost, summarizes the choices many often face. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” This poem captures the essence of decisions you will face in life. As you ponder your options and choose, you wonder if this is the right decision. Should I take this one that most people follow, or should I choose the one…