John Harrell's Blog, page 128

Regrets

I’ve heard people say, “I live my life with no regrets.” Everyone has regrets. I certainly do. There are bad decisions, even some colossally stupid things I have done in my past. Some hurtful things I have said when I was angry. But I learned from my regrets. I don’t live in them.

Try to live as regret-less as you can. Live free…

Heartache

Everyone experiences heartache and pain. Sometimes it’s so severe you don’t believe you will get through it, after the loss of a child, for example.

Pain can be used for purpose. Think of it as fuel that intensely drives you to bring good from the bad. Doing good in the world won’t take away the hurt and pain, but at least you will know it wasn’t wasted…

Goodness

Actively practicing gratitude is the key to remembering all the goodness in our lives, the goodness money can’t buy…

Imagine

Imagination is everything. Whatever we hold in our minds and hearts will manifest into reality. Get rid of fear and worry. Dream about your most fulfilling outcome, believe it with all your might, and you will see it come to life…

Contentment

Being content gives you peace. It doesn’t mean you are devoid of ambition or drive. Not at all. Contentment means you are grateful for all the good in your life. You aren’t taking anything for granted.

I’m more ambitious now than I have ever been. But if I don’t accomplish anything else, I’m content with that…

Mindset

Attitude is everything. We’ve heard this before , but how do you maintain a positive attitude in a world so divided and broken?

Give up the desire to control everything. This “surrender” brings greater peace of mind, fulfillment and success. It begins with having a properly aligned mindset…

Everlasting

Does love last? The singers sing about it. The poets write about it. Yet we have a 50% divorce rate for first marriages, and the divorce rate rises for second and third marriages. Something isn’t right!

Perhaps we should consider the wise advice of the great Apostle Paul who wrote: “Love is patient, kind, and never wants it’s own way.” Something to consider…

Innovation

Neural pathways in the brain are formed by our pattern of thinking. When problem solving, try to see the situation from as many angles as you can. That’s when solutions come.

Think differently. Be innovative…

Confidence

We live in a culture that says, “look at me!” Much of what we see is hollow, shallow and meaningless.

Quiet confidence is attractive. There’s no need to call attention to yourself because you have a bigger calling.

Work hard. Stay humble. Believe in yourself and be confident…

Talent

Everyone has unique talents and abilities, our gifts. They were given to us by the Creator to use for His purposes. It is our responsibility to do the work. Otherwise our lives are wasted.