I’m constantly reminded of just how important these 3 words are. I don’t know if it’s because I tend to procrastinate or if I get really motivated by the idea of just doing it, but when I hear those words, and allow them to really permeate in my mind and heart, I feel something. I [...]
Posted on June 26, 2009, 10:17 am, by russds, under
Life Lessons.
Like many, I was shocked to hear the news of Michael Jackson passing away yesterday. It’s interesting to see what is remembered when people pass away. How did the careers of Michael Jackson, Walt Disney, Albert Einstein, and Beethoven (to name a few) change once they had passed? And what did they do so that [...]
Posted on June 25, 2009, 10:31 am, by russds, under
Life Lessons.
“Just because you enjoy something doesn’t mean you’re supposed to do it” I heard this interesting statement last night and it really captured something I’ve been thinking about recently. That is, the difference between creating something and enjoying something. Let me explain… I recently went to Disneyland. And, whenever I go to Disneyland I’m reminded [...]
While reading this morning, I read the first few chapters of the book of Job. Job is initially very rich, owning massive amounts of livestock and real estate. He has a very large family (10 children) and is in fact the richest person in the area. But one day the devil comes and slowly starts to take all of his possessions away, hoping that at some point Job will give in and curse God. Job losses his riches, his family, and even his health, yet his attitude remains, “The Lord gave me much, so the Lord can take much”.
Slow Roasted Sockeye Salmon Filet by Sifu Renka Every so often I like to think about things that give me great ROI (Return On Investment) – not in terms of money, but in terms of peace and purpose. What little thing could I do that gives me a lot of peace and serenity? Well, one [...]