True freedom is something that many in our world yearn for. But how does one define freedom? For every one of us we could probably come up with a whole range of things that would imply freedom. Freedom of thought. Financial freedom. Freedom of choice. Freedom of religion. Freedom of expression. Freedom of political persuasion. [...]
There have been times in my life when a simple line written by some other human on a page has transformed my life. One of my heroes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once wrote, ‘I hate quotations. Tell me what you know’, and yet he is now one of the most quoted philosophers in the world today. [...]
I love quotations, and especially if they come with short and succinct explanations that inspire me to be better and to do better. You can pick these up at any time, read quickly and then continue on with your day empowered to pursue what you have been born for. So here are just 7 that [...]
‘The past is history, the future is a mystery, and this moment is a gift. That is why this moment is called ‘the present.” Anon There is nothing you can do to undo the past. You are not in control of the future. All that you and I have within our hands, to work with, [...]
For many years now I have made it my habit to take myself to a quiet place where I can be uninterrupted in thought, prayer and meditation for one hour at the start of my day. This is what I have called my Daily Calm Hour. By prioritizing this in my life, and by making [...]
‘The beginning of wisdom is found in doubting; by doubting we come to the question, and by seeking we may come upon the truth.’ Pierre Abelard I am a man of faith. I live my life following the principle of walking by faith and not by sight. And yet I still question. I doubt. I [...]
‘Wise men and women are always learning, always listening to fresh insights.’ Proverbs 18:15 Do you wish to be wise? Well here are some things that you need to do. Firstly, you need to always be willing to learn. Secondly, you need to always listen to fresh insights. So how do you go about these [...]
My dad’s my hero. He’s loved me when I wasn’t lovable. He’s encouraged me when I needed encouragement. He’s challenged me. He’s supported me and has provided me with a guiding example. He has made me laugh, and is to this day an awesome story teller. His greatest attribute is that he’s a doer and [...]
There is a place where you and I must reside. It is called the uncommon place. It is at times a lonely place, and is where few choose to reside. However, there is a call being heralded throughout the world. There is a cry going out to the ends of the earth for those who [...]
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