Category: Change

Change Takes Action

We immediately become more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather than asking things to change for us.

— Stephen Covey —

“We immediately become more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather that asking things to change for us.” ~Stephen Covey

Change and Progress

The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.

— Charles Kettering —

The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress. ~Charles Kettering

Sails

The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.

— John Maxwell —

The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.  ~John Maxwell There is no bigger responsibility God gives us than the responsibility of leading our own lives. Do you take responsibility for adjusting the sails of your life or do you expect someone else to do it…

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Good Better Best

Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.

— Unknown —

I love this quote.  It is so true and the reverse is true also. Are you giving your best in all situations?  All means all. A couple of keys and some random thoughts to chew on: 1.  Give your best with no expectations on how your best will be received by those around you. 2.  The…

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No Shortcuts

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.

— Proverbs 21:5 —

Proverbs 21:5, “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.” There are no shortcuts to prosperity. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com “There is no substitution for hard work.”  ~Thomas Edison    

Obscure Relevance – Explore

The best journeys in life are those that answer questions you never thought to ask.

— Rick Ridgeway —

“The best journeys in life are those that answer questions you never thought to ask.”  ~Rick Ridgeway Alaska Trip – Day Ten Obscure/Relevance Topic:  Explore We woke up to the majestic beauty of Denali and haven’t even seen the mountain yet!  Oh my Lord! Explore came to me as I was doing my morning devotion…

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Obscure Relevance – Transition

Honor the space between no longer and not yet

— Nancy Levin —

“Honor the space between no longer and not yet.”  ~Nancy Levin Alaska Trip – Day Nine Obscure/Relevance Topic:  Transition We spent the last thirty-seven hours on the ship.  Lori was honing her artistic skills, I was reading and writing…and doing my best to overcome my urge(s) to visit the “all you can eat” ice cream…

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Obscure Relevance – Order

We all need order in our lives. Some mistake control for order...there is a big difference.

— JMeyer —

We all need order in our lives.  Some mistake control for order…there is a big difference.”  ~JMeyer Alaska Trip – Day Six Obscure/Relevance Topic:  Order As I peered out the cruise ship window from my morning breakfast/devotional table, I observe order.  And yes, I’m practicing my morning routine, like always.  It creates order for my…

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Obscure Relevance – Abundance

True abundance is not something you are able to quantify or touch. It is a spiritual experience where less becomes more.

— JMeyer —

“True abundance is not something you are able to quantify or touch.  It is a spiritual experience where less becomes more.”  ~JMeyer Alaska Trip – Day Four Ketchikan, Alaska, we have arrived! Obscure/Relevance Topic:  Abundance As I walk to breakfast for some early morning spiritual and physical nutrition, I’m reminded of abundance. Abundance came to…

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Obscure Relevance – Horizon

The horizon is God’s way of saying; 'There is more to life--come check it out'.

— JMeyer —

Alaska Trip – Day Three – June 25, 2016 Obscure/Relevance Topic:  Horizon I rose early today and found a room on the ship with a view of the horizon. Fog and drizzle made my focus a bit challenging but the mystery of the horizon and its contents excited me.  The ocean presents as boundless and…

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