Who doesn't love perfection? I think we all dream of having the perfect job, the perfect spouse, the perfect home, perfect children, or a perfect life. Our pursuit of perfection motivates us to better ourselves. Which sounds like a good thing, but perfection has a dark side. As a recovering perfectionist, it's not all it... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love: Opinion vs. Truth
Our beliefs are something that we all hold dear, and our opinions stem from these beliefs. They are an extension of ourselves and our identity. That is why an attack on our opinion feels so personal and evokes such strong emotional responses. Because our opinions stem from our personal belief systems, they are subjective. People... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love: Knowledge vs. Wisdom
This particular topic has always been difficult for me. Being a person who thrives on knowledge, I love to dig into and analyze any topic that interests me. But this thirst for knowledge has its setbacks. For one, it can lead to an obsession with having the answers. I believe that the answers are there... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love: Prosperity vs. Generosity
Money in and of itself is not good or bad. However, the value we place on money reveals much about our hearts. I always think about this topic when I hear about record Powerball payouts. Many of us (yes I'm guilty too) go out to purchase at least one ticket. Then we begin to dream... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love
What we prioritize as most important to us will impact our perspective, our actions, and our satisfaction. "The things that we love tell us what we are."Sir Thomas Acquinas So the questions we need to be asking are: What do we love? Where do we place our value? What do we prioritize in our lives?... Continue Reading →