Post Written By Eugene Morgan Where there is possibility there is opportunity. If we see things as a possibility, then we begin to see opportunity. These opportunities give us a chance to sharpen our skills and to build self-confidence. Confidence is very important because it helps us to rely more on ourselves and less on […]
Month: November 2013
Counting Our Blessings
Post Written By Eugene Morgan We ought to give thanks to our health. We ought to give thanks to our friendships. We ought to give thanks to our country. We ought to give thanks to our soldiers who are fighting over seas. We ought to give thanks those who have been patient with us. We […]
The Day Before Thanksgiving
Post Written By Eugene Morgan Today is the Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. Those who celebrate Thanksgiving are anticipating being with family and friend experiencing the joy of reconnecting with one another. And there are those who no longer have family but only have the companionship of loneliness. The forecast ask for no snow on […]
We Carry Around Our Life Experiences
Post Written By Eugene Morgan How we respond to events is based on our own life experiences. We carry our own life experiences with us. As long as we carry our own life experiences, how we respond to an event will vary. We will always draw from our life experiences. Life experiences are the accumulation […]
Developing Our Talents And Skills
Post Written By Eugene Morgan The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this exit? —CONFUCIUS Every one of us has a talent or a skill that we’re good at. To develop our talents and skills, we sometimes forget that, we had to work on them daily to get […]
On Being Self-Reliant
Post Written By Eugene Morgan We should never lose who we are as an individual. We are responsible for taking care of ourselves as long as we’re able. It is all right to be self-reliant. We have to let others see us as we are. We must feel free to be ourselves without an apology. […]
Life’s Problems
Post Written By Eugene Morgan “Life’s problems wouldn’t be called hurdles if there wasn’t a way to get over them.” ˜ unknown The above quote uses a metaphor to describe problems as hurdles. Hurdles are meant to jump over from the start and until the finish line. From the day we’re born and until the day […]
A Little Pressure
Post Written By Eugene Morgan It’s all right to feel a little pressure when we’re faced with a challenge to complete a task. A little pressure can be motivating especially when there is a deadline we have to meet. It is better to set deadlines for ourselves because if we don’t, then nothing will get […]
Reward And Peace
Post Written By Eugene Morgan “Peace is its own reward.” − Mahatma Gandhi When we’re at peace, there is no inner conflict. When we’re at peace, everything seems quiet. When we’re at peace, time seems to slow down. When we’re at peace, we have forgiven others that have wronged us. When we’re at peace, we no […]
Our Dreams
Post Written By Eugene Morgan We don’t have to give up on our dreams. It is not too late to dream and do something worthwhile in our lives. So whatever it is we can start now. We hesitate to actually do something because it provokes anxiety in us created by our fear of the unknown. […]
Communication
Post Written By Eugene Morgan Communication is about sharing with each other our experiences and ideas. As human, we have two layers of communications— verbal and nonverbal. It is just as important to communicate with words as it is important how we say it with words. Communication brings people together. Communication saves lives; we can […]
Curiosity and Expansion
Post Written By Eugene Morgan Curiosity is the beginning of learning something new while stimulating the mind. Our minds get bored easily when we’re not challenged in learning something or concentrating on something that requires our attention. Curiosity can lead to new information and knowledge that can help us in some way. Curiosity is learning […]
Take Our Own Action
Post Written By Eugene Morgan We are responsible for our own action. No one can force us to do anything we don’t want to do. Therefore, we cannot blame another for our actions. We make everyday decisions on what we’re going to wear today, what we’re going to eat for lunch, etc. Blaming others is […]
The Moments Are Now
Post Written By Eugene Morgan Silence nurtures the soul. If we find a quiet place, and just let our minds wander while we sit, we can begin restoring and renewing our soul. A clear mind can bring peace and harmony. When this happens, we become more in the present. We no longer look back in […]
Wisdom In Our Experiences
Post Written By Eugene Morgan If we want to find wisdom, we can look for it within our experiences. Gaining knowledge by reading a book and applying knowledge from books in our everyday situation are two different things. Applying knowledge requires us to do something. Once we begin to apply what we’ve learned, then we […]
Complete One Things Today
Post Written By Eugene Morgan When we complete things we feel a sense of relief and satisfaction. When things are incomplete we may experience guilt and are unsatisfied and disappointed with ourselves. Just as gravity pulls us toward the ground, we will always have some sort of resistance in everything we do. This is the […]
What Do You Know Is Certain?
Post Written By Eugene Morgan What we know is certain are that we’re alive. What we know is certain are that we get hungry and/or thirsty. What we know is certain is that we want to know about life. What we know is certain is that there are a lot of uncertainties. What we know […]
Enjoy Yourself
Post Written By Eugene Morgan When we feel comfortable about ourselves, it is easier to accept those around us who are different from us. Although we are different in many ways, we also have many things in common. We all have a desire for friendships and love. We all want our dreams to come true. […]
When There Is Difficult, There is Growth
Post Written By Eugene Morgan When we are having a hard time, it’s an opportunity for growth. When life seems unfair, it is an opportunity to comfort others. When we fall down, it is an opportunity to get up and even help others up. When it rains and thunders, it is an opportunity to look […]
What’s Stopping You?
Post Written By Eugene Morgan What ever we’re doing or not doing is all based on a belief system. It is no coincident that our actions are based on a belief system that we use everyday. We no longer think about what we need to do next because most of our actions are made unconsciously. […]