I joined Instagram late, and I started taking it seriously even later. And like it is when you arrive late to a popular party, it seemed like everyone already knew each other and had taken the best seats and knew where to get the best refreshments. So I struggled with … [Read more...]
The Value of Authenticity
Hello, everyone. This week we go into authenticity proper (finally!). In today’s world where it is possible to see what other people are doing in real time, it is very tempting to copy other people and try to be like them. Comparison, fear, pretension and self-judgment is so … [Read more...]
The 5 Levels of Personal Definition
There is a lot of identity crisis and confusion going on around these days, especially with the pervasiveness of social media and online interactions, and it’s so easy to get confused or carried away. Many of us have lost the sense of who we are, what we’re about, what we … [Read more...]
What Do You Have To Offer?
A couple of days ago, my husband something very powerful to me. Before I tell you what he said, I'll tell you an old story. In ancient times, there was a wealthy Persian man named Ali Hafed. He was quite wealthy and he owned many large farms. One day, an old priest came to … [Read more...]
The Desire and Purpose Connection
I prayed so many times for so many years, “Lord, what is the purpose of my life?” And then, I would go through the lengthiest, most thorough process I knew in trying to find it out. Then, I would go on a guessing game. Then, I would look at what someone else was doing and wonder … [Read more...]
You Already Have a Seed of Greatness
Last night, I had a tangerine after dinner. When I was clearing up, I took one small tangerine seed in my hand and studied it for a long time. It was so small. So very small. Have you ever taken the time to look at a seed? It could be any seed at all: an … [Read more...]