JoAnna Lynn Oblander's Blog, page 10
June 20, 2018
A Loving Perspective on Difficult Children
When 3-year-old Ian comes to visit his adoring Papa, we fall easily and naturally into joyous companionship. We play with wind-up toys. We “cook” meals with play dough. We pop popcorn and watch Robots yet again. Loving him is easy. … Continue reading →
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June 19, 2018
How To Renew Love In A Long-Term Relationship
A romantic relationship is a wonderful thing. Renewing love between couples is often neglected entirely and most will end up separating after discord has begun, before having even tried to reconnect. The feeling of falling in love is something most … Continue reading →
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June 13, 2018
The Power of Friendship…It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us
Childhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match. Country music artists Garth … Continue reading →
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June 12, 2018
4 Things That Truly Matter
“It is not living that matters, but living rightly.” ~ Socrates When we live lives disconnected from those things that truly matter, sidetracked by the unimportant, lost in the frivolous, distracted by the superficial, our lives start to ring hollow, … Continue reading →
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June 11, 2018
The Power of Patience
Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, I always thought of baseball as a way of life. I couldn’t get enough of it. But along with the hitting and fielding, I developed a growing irritation for anything that didn’t work out for … Continue reading →
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June 4, 2018
Physical Morality: Our Obligation To Strengthen Our Bodies
Modern Western culture has witnessed the slow erosion of many values it once held dear. Driven by endless opportunity for mindless consumption, most have stopped contemplating how to best live their lives and find purpose. Narcissism, consumerism, and moral relativism … Continue reading →
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June 1, 2018
Ronald Reagan and Personal Responsibility
“We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – Ronald Reagan Personal responsibility is … Continue reading →
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May 31, 2018
The Importance of Character
A Matter of the Heart Numerous men and women throughout history have spoken at length about the importance of having an upright character, especially for those who serve in any type of leadership capacity. A simple search on the topic … Continue reading →
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May 30, 2018
I love this story on teamwork I heard the other day. I th...
I love this story on teamwork I heard the other day. I think you will agree it is powerful. Feel free to share with your teams. A team of about 35 employees had come together for a team building event. … Continue reading →
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May 29, 2018
Life on Purpose: 15 Questions to Discover Your Personal Mission
What should I do with my life? Click here. Previous Next How to End Your Dependence on Other People Finding My Way Out of Depression Be More, Do Less How to Overcome Perfectionism How to Have Everything You Want 25 … Continue reading →
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