Frustration Can Be Overcome
One of my favorite books is Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning.” I’ve read it several times and each time I gain new insight and wisdom. Dr. Frankly conceived of his pioneering logotherapy while in a concentration camp during the Holocaust. When they took away everything, including his clothes, and then his wedding band, he […]
Aging, Wisdom, and the Workplace
Think of yourself as getting wiser, smarter, and more able to mentor and advise people. At the same time, be willing to learn something new, almost every day. The alternative is to become irrelevant and slip into the abyss of suddenly being “old.” According to Chip Conley, author, hotelier, Airbnb advisor, Wisdom School founder; “the […]
What Does it Mean to “Fast?”
There’re a few ways to fast. If you run in Christian circles you’ve probably heard of fasting as it applies to your spiritual health. Usually this is incorporated with food fasting. These are both great practices as long as they are done correctly and don’t become another idol. As long as they don’t inadvertently substitute […]
Pray to Sleep Better
At the end of every new day, the last thing I do is to have a prayer. “Dear Lord, Did I do what you want me to do today?” And I try to think of what I did throughout the day. Then I confess my shortcomings. I ask God to forgive me. And he does! […]
Your Weight-loss Goals
2019 has arrived, people have already joined and dropped out of the gym, weight loss clinics are packed. Dieting is looked at as common-place. Aspiring to be more physically healthy is wise and admirable, but caution should be used when discussing your weight or dieting, in front of your children. According to Maura Hohman, as […]