My Journey
Mistake
I’ve made too many mistakes in my life to count and I’m sure I will make more in the time I have left on earth. A mistake is “an action or judgement that is misguided or wrong”. I have not made a lot of intentional mistakes, but I still have made some mistakes out of…
Read MoreMotive
I see the motive as the thought behind the action or activity. I’ve done things before without thinking much. I’ve also done things thinking about how this will appear to others. Motives are usually secret and personal. If I open up and speak about my motive, then I become much more authentic and vulnerable. I…
Read MorePaying Taxes
I’ve been self-employed nearly my whole working career. Taxes are a bit of a sore subject for self-employed because there is no one to do the withholding on their behalf. We must do our own withholding and pay our own social security with no match from an employer. There is great danger when young people…
Read MoreInvitation Ignored
I recently forgot to RSVP to an event that I was invited to and I fully intended to respond. Thankfully, there was a follow-up text from one of the hostesses. I made it to the event. My wife is usually my “social planner”, and she is great about responding promptly to invitations. I can certainly…
Read MoreChange
It hurts my heart to see people who know the right thing to do, but they simply won’t change. There are times that there is a chemical addition hindering change. There are other times where pride and position hinder change. I believe that people can change. I believe I can change. I have made changes…
Read MoreIgnore
I have learned over the years that not everything I hear is worth listening to or responding to. There are people who want my attention simply to get something from me that serves only them. There are others who want my attention to sell me something that I don’t need or really want. I must…
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