Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.
-Malcolm S. Forbes
This is so true. Abraham Lincoln may be the best example I know where perseverance is concerned. If you've never put it on the line and lost, you can't really appreciate the value of success when you achieve it. This ties in closely with the concept of we learn best what we learn hardest.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Podcast
I've been struggling lately with posting to my blog not wanting to "talk for the sake of hearing my own voice" so to speak. In keeping with that vein, here is a link to a recent podcast interview with New Consciousness Review about my book, Finding Your Own Truth. While I have done a local radio interview courtesy of my friend and neighbor, Steve Evans, this was a first for me. Being interviewed by a complete stranger that reviews books for a living is a little more intense but thoroughly enjoyable. http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-soldiers-spiritual-journey/id387253557?i=86714558
Friday, August 20, 2010
Choice, not chance
“Choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” ~ Aristotle
There are no "chance" occurrences in life. Each decision you make leads you down a path. Good choices can lead to good outcomes, bad choices to bad outcomes. Unfortunately, sometimes it isn't always good versus bad. Sometimes it's degrees of good or bad. Even so, the choices you make set you up for the consequences that follow. All you can do is make the best choice possible under the circumstances and understand that God and the Universe will deliver the result that best suits your situation. Then your task becomes understanding why that particular outcome is what you need most.
There are no "chance" occurrences in life. Each decision you make leads you down a path. Good choices can lead to good outcomes, bad choices to bad outcomes. Unfortunately, sometimes it isn't always good versus bad. Sometimes it's degrees of good or bad. Even so, the choices you make set you up for the consequences that follow. All you can do is make the best choice possible under the circumstances and understand that God and the Universe will deliver the result that best suits your situation. Then your task becomes understanding why that particular outcome is what you need most.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
A Spirit passing through
“As soon as there is life there is danger.” ~ R.Emerson
Contemplating this thought today as I reflect on the recent loss of our grandson, Easton Reed Critchfield. Easton came into this world facing some tall odds. And as the poem below will tell, he put up a good account of himself. But in the end, he succombed. And while I believe we will ultimately join with him at a later time, I can still feel the loss. So, this is for you, Easton. God Bless.
The Lion's Roar
I heard a lion roar today. I saw his courage on display.
His heart beat true within his chest as he faced a most fearsome test.
He fought for life...yet showed no fear and his battle cry rang in my ear.
This lion is no jungle king, no hero of which legends sing.
He is no larger than my hand. Yet, against all odds he makes his stand.
And tho' he cannot speak a word, I look at him and am assured,
That tho' he cannot scratch or bite, he's putting up a lion's fight.
Will he prevail? I cannot say. But I heard a lion roar today.
From the den of faith and the lair of love to Easton Reed Critchfield.
Born June 16, 2010
Died June 21, 2010
Contemplating this thought today as I reflect on the recent loss of our grandson, Easton Reed Critchfield. Easton came into this world facing some tall odds. And as the poem below will tell, he put up a good account of himself. But in the end, he succombed. And while I believe we will ultimately join with him at a later time, I can still feel the loss. So, this is for you, Easton. God Bless.
The Lion's Roar
I heard a lion roar today. I saw his courage on display.
His heart beat true within his chest as he faced a most fearsome test.
He fought for life...yet showed no fear and his battle cry rang in my ear.
This lion is no jungle king, no hero of which legends sing.
He is no larger than my hand. Yet, against all odds he makes his stand.
And tho' he cannot speak a word, I look at him and am assured,
That tho' he cannot scratch or bite, he's putting up a lion's fight.
Will he prevail? I cannot say. But I heard a lion roar today.
From the den of faith and the lair of love to Easton Reed Critchfield.
Born June 16, 2010
Died June 21, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Do your best
“Doing your best is more important than being the best.” ~ Shannon Miller
Doing your best is the best way to show God that you are grateful for your blessings. It will also help you to get the most out of life. You can't expect to receive the best if you are not willing to give the best. Sometimes this means climbing out on a limb, getting out of your comfort zone and "going for it". You don't know what you can do until you try to do it.
Doing your best is the best way to show God that you are grateful for your blessings. It will also help you to get the most out of life. You can't expect to receive the best if you are not willing to give the best. Sometimes this means climbing out on a limb, getting out of your comfort zone and "going for it". You don't know what you can do until you try to do it.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
A Lesson from an Elephant
Not sure if this link will take you to the video but there is a lesson we can learn from a couple of God's "lesser" creatures about accepting those who may be different from ourselves. When_elephants_retire.wmv
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