Posts Tagged ‘humble’
Encouragement
I love receiving words of encouragement, especially when they are genuine. I know what it feels like to receive “manufactured encouragement”. The kind when it feels fake. I’ve been in positions of leadership and some of the people I was responsible for leading sometimes would give fake encouragement. It can also be called an “insincere…
Read MoreSit Down
I actually don’t mind sitting down some. I do like this new trend toward “stand-up desks”, but I also like my comfortable chair. I don’t like to be told to sit down, but it’s a bit more restful to sit. When I sit down, I’m a bit more relaxed and rested. When I sit down…
Read MoreConfident Heart
There is a big difference in confident and arrogant. Confidence is self-assurance and certain of one’s own abilities. Arrogant, on the other hand is laced with over-the-top pride and a sense of superiority and self-importance. I really strive to be confident, but never arrogant. There is a pretty thin line in the perception of confidence…
Read MorePride – Performance – Possessions
These three words describe a significant challenge to my simple faith. I love it when people say wonderful things about me and tell me how wonderful a person I am. I love it when I do something very well and get noticed. I also love having lots of stuff to call my own. All three…
Read MoreOwn It
I think it has become very natural and normal for me, over the years, to blame someone or something when things don’t go as I planned them. For example, I’m a pretty bad golfer. In fact, I call myself a “hacker”. I’m not necessarily proud of this, but I’m not willing to take golf…
Read MoreDon’t Be Selfish
I hate to admit but I’m a bit selfish. I like the best piece of cake or the best seat. I like it when things go my way. I’m learning to become a giver. I am learning that it is really fun to give. Dave Ramsey says, giving changes me; giving transforms me. I agree…
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