Today I am thankful for willpower, which, to me, goes hand in hand with self discipline (you can read more about my thoughts on self discipline here). The dictionary defines “willpower” as “control deliberately exerted to do something or to restrain one's own impulses.” And, unfortunately, it seems as though we, as members of a …
Letter to Self: Not Knowing is Okay
Dear Self, It’s okay that you do not know exactly what the next step is. It’s okay that you are not sure of what you want to do, where you want to go, and how you should get there. It’s okay that on any given day a myriad of options run through your mind, and …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #275
Today I am thankful for a little mystery, especially when it concerns people. Now, let me clarify this by stating that my appreciation of a little mystery when it concerns people is not the same thing as appreciating situations where people are sneaky, are constantly shrouded in secrecy, and intentionally keep people from truly getting …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #274
Today I am thankful for excellence. I found myself sitting here today thinking about life and the many principles that have been pivotal for me throughout the years, and I found my thoughts returning again and again to the principle of excellence. Like many of us, I have had my moments when I have gravitated …
