Oh, in the Back 9 of life, God smiles at me daily and even chuckles! I know He does because He can read my mind and know my thoughts! So He may be the only one smiling…….and it is between the two of us, but I find a “great comfort and intimacy,” especially when I…
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Inspirational
Clarity in Problem Solving
When I ask my family the question, “What would you like for dinner?” and the answer is, “Oh, not chicken but it really doesn’t matter!” This response is really not helpful to me. I am looking for some clarity but all I get is vague! Or, if I am planning a special occasion and I…
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Inspirational
Reality in Relationships
What do we do now? Reality means evaluating what is happening right now and figuring out what to do about the problem now. Yesterday we considered what kind of relationships we needed/wanted when trying to solve problems in life. We need folks who can navigate the waters of life with us, those with whom we…
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Relationships and Problem Solving
Problems. WE ALL HAVE THEM. Yesterday we looked at how we handle the emotions that surface in our problems. We found effectively dealing with emotions to be the first step in solving problems in a healthy manner. The second step in facing, addressing, and solving problems is to incorporate people. The “right” people are key….
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Motivational
Emotions and Problem Solving
People who say they do not have any problems are either missing or ignoring reality. I don’t buy into the canned remarks that everything is good, great or wonderful. I know people are either being considerate, prideful, or stuffing. They don’t want to vent to just anyone all the time (not good either to vent…
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Leadership
Where Do You Find Your Confidence?
Over the years I have heard much talk about how to gain confidence. There are for sure varying opinions and viewpoints. I have read much on building a person’s self-esteem and how a lack of confidence is growing among young people in our society. A good bit of blame is directed at the media. From…
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Snow Day
Snow Day!!!! I love snow. It is so rare to have snow in the South. When it does come, I just love to gaze out the window and watch it come down. I get up early before the peace is broken by footsteps and screams of laughter to just hear the “still quiet” that falls…
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Don’t Leave It Short
Certain outcomes happen in golf one hundred percent of the time. If a golfer doesn’t get the ball to the hole when he putts, it doesn’t have a chance at going in. Even if it is only a centimeter too short, it doesn’t matter; it is not going in! When our kids play golf, I…