My reactions to the conclusion of situations have always been based on the outcome of each situation. If the outcome was positive or expected, I would be happy or pleased with how everything went. If the outcome was negative or the unexpected, I would criticize the process and try to understand what went wrong. I’ve… Continue reading All paths can lead to positive results
Category: Equanimity
My silence makes me a better person.
I have always felt that I was being judged or scrutinized because I was a person of little to no words. Some people thought I believed myself to be above them. I have always felt too awkward during social situations. I seriously would have word vomit whenever someone engaged me in conversation. I would always… Continue reading My silence makes me a better person.
If I had a million dollars…
While lying in bed one morning, I had a thought about winning the lottery. With the exception of a few scratch off games every once in a while for fun, I don't play the lottery, but I like to think about what I would do with money at my disposal. I tried to think about how… Continue reading If I had a million dollars…
Finding Myself
As the new year approached, I, like many others, tried to think of ways to make the coming year greater than the last. I am not one for New Year's resolutions but I think that a period of time to reflect on the year that is ending and expectations for the coming year is a… Continue reading Finding Myself
The Celestine Prophecy
I have made reference to this novel a few times in my blog but today I finally finished the work of art! I mean it! It is truly a work of art. Though I am a Christian, I have always held onto the belief that there is more to faith and beliefs than what was… Continue reading The Celestine Prophecy
Light the darkness.
As a Christian, I have read many passages from the bible. One in particular always sticks out in my mind; the same one I find very difficult to follow, Matthew 6:34... "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." This bible passage talks about not… Continue reading Light the darkness.
Look Within 