On Consistently Making Wise Decisions
I noticed today that I have a large collection of hats that I wear quite frequently. I have a student hat, boyfriend hat, roommate hat, coworker hat, customer hat, manager hat, church hat, and even a grouchy brother hat. Some people even know when to approach/avoid me depending on what hat I’m wearing.
I have other hats too, and I’m probably not aware of most of them. I can subtly slip a hat on and off without myself even noticing. Other people can force a hat on me, and my hat can be taken away by others as well.
Read MoreAirport Security Must Have My Same Cell Phone
I returned from a weekend trip to Atlanta yesterday. Upon inspecting my CHECKED luggage, I found the following missing:
- iPod Touch USB Cable
- Cell Phone Charger
- Razor Cartridge
I only have two possible explanations for this…
Read MoreThe Sources of our Trials
Today in church we talked about overcoming trials in our lives. Trials were spoken of as “things that, although they make us suffer, we can become stronger from.” While this is true, I believe we often misunderstand where our trials are actually coming from.
Most people think trials are something that just happen to us. These kinds of trials do exist. But we may be surprised to find that our trials come from many other sources as well.
Read MoreMeditation – A Disappearing Art
Today I decided to try something different instead of a Sunday nap. I sat down cross-legged on my bedroom floor and meditated for ten minutes.
Read MoreThe Importance of Knowing Yourself
I realized today that most of my problems in life happen for one big reason: I’m not being true to myself.
Have you ever wondered why a teenager is such an emotional roller coaster? It’s not the hormones. It’s the lack of self-identity. When a teenager does something, he doesn’t know why he’s doing it. He doesn’t know who he is.
Read MoreDoes Morality Depend on Religion?
Does morality depend on religion? People have avoided this question for centuries. If you say that morality DOES depend on religion, then do nonreligious people lack morals? But if you say the opposite — that morality doesn’t depend on religion — then what’s the point of having a religion anyway? Isn’t a religion something that gives you ‘morals’ to stand for?
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