Have you heard the expression “Into every life some rain must fall”? You realize that no matter how good a life seems, there are bound to be some bad things that happen. We recently heard a sermon by Pastor Allen Walworth. He reminded us that we don’t always get what we want in life because […]

For years we’ve heard self-improvement “gurus” talk about the importance of having a “balanced life”. While at first glance this seems to be a worthy goal. We believe the word ‘balance’ when used in this context, is not the best word. When we hear the word ‘balance’, a thought comes to mind of a weight […]

We’re reminded of the phrase, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” This saying has often been mistakenly attributed to the Cheshire Cat when talking to Alice in the novel, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. However, that’s not what the cat said. The correct dialogue goes like this:Alice […]

How important is your self-worth? Ask anybody who’s ever been the subject of criticism. Without self-worth, a negative comment could have the power to change your world. You might start seeing only the negative aspects of a situation. You might doubt yourself. With enough criticism, your mood could shift, becoming more negative and over time, […]

Do you know anyone who is a “quiet quitter”? In case it’s not a term that’s familiar, let’s look at the definition of quiet quitting. According to Investopedia, quiet quitting refers to “Doing the minimum requirements of one’s job and putting in no more time, effort, or enthusiasm than absolutely necessary.” The worker doesn’t actually […]