Helping People Develop Roots & Wings
When we are doing nothing, we often feel tired. But we may not be tired. We may just be bored. Boredom and tiredness can feel the same. This was an insight that I learned from Brett McKay and The Art of Manliness podcast. He has a lot of helpful insights, and I highly recommend his …
What can help keep us sane in an insane world? Play, especially with our kids. Over the years, I have found myself struggling and not able to move forward. After reflection and prayer, I have come to certain principles that helped me keep going in the midst of leading a congregation, raising seven kids, earning …
Principle # 9 for keeping sane and productive in an insane world: Live everyday like you were in Madrid. When you fly across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe and beyond, you will leave in the evening and arrive in the morning. You will try to sleep in a tiny seat unless you get bumped to …
Keeping sane and productive in an insane world, principle #8: When overwhelmed, ask, what do I need to do today? When the world seems big, it’s O.K. to make it small. You can do that by focusing on today. You have a million things that will confront you in the future. You have a million …
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Keeping Sane and Productive in an Insane World, Principle # 7: “When Struggling, Start at Zero.” Last year, our family went through some very difficult times. No matter how bad it got, there was one thing that continually helped me regain sanity. Starting at zero. What does that mean? It means that you imagine that …