We tend to get what we expect out of life. For some, that means they will get nothing. Life has beat them down to the point that they do not believe anything good will happen to them. Living each day is a drudgery, wasting time away until the day it is over. If at this…
Path to Pirates’ Island
One of the many times, years ago, my parents took us camping one weekend. It was not at a typical campground, but it did have RVs and campers set up all around. For my brother and I, it was loads of fun. We loved playing outside and running around to check out all the sights.…
Where am I?
If you look for anything positive at all, whether it be reading material or something to listen to, it means a part of you desires change. It is often said that we should find someone who has what we want and learn from them. Depending on how they got it, that could be great advice.…
Compete with Me
Most people enjoy competition because it adds to the thrill of a game. Whenever two sides are not comparatively equal, it no longer seems like competition, especially when one side is dominating the other. It takes away uncertainty from the game, indicating who is likely going to win. However, when two powerful opponents are put…
Worth
What determines the worth of a person? For the wage earner, is it the amount of earned income? For the salesperson, is it the bottom line? For the politician, is it the bills or laws they help pass? In a capitalistic society, we decide the financial worth of a person based on the value that…
Compared to …?
Have you ever compared yourself to someone? Perhaps someone better looking, more successful, or that had more money? Of course, we all have. But when we do, it robs us of joy that we would otherwise keep. Don’t compare yourself with others. Doing so results in either an inflated ego or feeling like less. We…
You Can’t Do That!
Has anyone ever said these words to you? They have been said countlessly through time, only to be proven wrong by someone who dared to believe the impossible. I’m talking about a belief that resounds inside someone so strong that it lunges them past what others thought they could achieve. Many feats have been accomplished…