John Harrell's Blog, page 129
March 27, 2022
My Interview with Christine Moore
Christine Moore is living her recovery “out loud.” For years, she hid her addiction to prescription meds from her family and friends. Then everything came apart, which led Christine into a rehab facility. Four days before she was set to leave rehab, she was served divorce papers and a restraining order, preventing her from seeing her two sons, ages 4 and 2 at the time.
Click on the link to experience this amazing story of recovery and redemption.
March 26, 2022
Happy Endings
Have you ever considered why we love stories with happy endings? It’s because we want our lives to have happy endings. We want it to be our story.
People are searching for happiness. Happiness is moment by moment. Fulfillment is sustaining , and will keep you going in those moments you aren’t happy…
March 25, 2022
Persevere
Have you experienced a setback? Feel like giving up? Don’t quit. Pick yourself up and remember, there is beauty in every failure. Keep going…
March 24, 2022
Habits
You have heard it said that we are creatures of habit. It’s true. Are our habits good or bad? Are they enriching our lives and the lives of others, or are they taking away from life? We have the freedom to choose our habits. Choose well…
March 23, 2022
What Really Matters
All this stuff we acquire during our lifetimes is just stuff. Slow down a little and remember what really matters…
March 22, 2022
Expectations
Expect nothing from other people, and you won’t be disappointed.
Expect one hundred percent from yourself, and then give it…
March 21, 2022
Change
Accept others as they are, wherever they are in life. Expect nothing from them.
Change yourself, and you will attract the right people into your life…
March 20, 2022
Drains
There are those people who drain you of energy and more. I call them the “ problem-conscious” people because they have a problem for every solution you offer.
I choose to be different. My purpose is to enrich the lives of others, not drag them down. Encourage others, and gently call them out when necessary. You be different, too…
March 19, 2022
American Culture
The culture of the United States seems to be greed. Do more work so you can be more. And get more.
There’s nothing wrong with acquiring assets. The more you have, the more you are able to help others. If you are willing…
The other side of that coin is contentment. Contentment doesn’t mean you are devoid of ambition. Contentment comes from living in a constant state of gratitude. Be grateful for everything good in your life, and watch your mindset change…
March 18, 2022
Fire
There is a fire that burns inside of me. A drive to spread encouragement, strength and hope to a world in desperate need of it.
You have a fire inside, too. Find yours…
