Have you ever had the thought, I can't wait until _____________________ ? You can fill in the blank with whatever you'd like. I can't wait until I get that graduate, I can't wait until I get that job, I can't wait until I get that promotion, I can't wait until I meet that somebody, I can't wait until I get married, I can't wait until I can buy that house, I can't wait until I have that kid, I can't wait until I have the next kid, I can't wait until I get that car, I can't wait until I get to go on that trip, I can't wait until I can retire, I can't wait until I'm feeling better, I can't wait until I lose that weight...
We all have stuff. We all have baggage. We all have a chip on our shoulder. We all wear masks. We are all compensating for something... emotionally, spiritually, physically, psychologically... we've all got something.
I believe that ART is an incredible catalyst for change. I believe that ART, now matter the medium, is an amplifier, taking our thoughts, fears, emotions, and ramblings and transforming it into an interactive platform through which we can fully engage with the human experience.
First, I want to say something about leadership. I am a little tired of leadership blogs, leadership talks, leadership podcasts, leadership goals, leadership books, etc. What I am interested is people who are willing to make a difference in whatever sphere they are in, and from whatever seat they are currently sitting in. I believe leadership has been miscast and misdiagnosed and whoever is the boss, but the truth is, a leader is anyone, anywhere who is taking a stand, making a change, and making an impact. If you are willing to stand up, speak out and step up, then you are a leader. If you put your money where your mouth is, you are a leader, regardless of where you fit on the organizational chart. If you are working selflessly for the common good, you are a leader, and I want to thank you for realizing that although it may be difficult to transform the whole world, it is definitely possible for you to transform YOUR world.
So if you fit into this category then I would like to submit something for your consideration...
This morning my alarm went off... I rolled over, hit snooze (I SET LIKE 5 ALARMS TO MAKE SURE I WOULD GET UP), and waited for the next alarm. I then repeated this process 4 more times, until all of my alarms had gone off, I wrestled within my head and my heart about all of the reasons why I should get up, and ultimately, my heavy eye lids won the internal struggle, and I dozed back to slip, waking up some 2 hours later.
I FAILED - Day One was a failure before it even began...
We have all had that feeling when you sit down, teeming with excitement, you lean forward, settle in, and prepare yourself to release your creativity. That's when it happens. You stare at your notebook, canvas, screen, typewriter, guitar, piano, notepad, block of wood, and you find yourself stuck... Here are 3 simple ways to beat CREATIVE BLOCK!
We all struggle with loving ourselves... once we discover this and face it, we can begin to open ourselves up to others. Here are the Top 5 Quotes for Today on Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Often we view PAIN as our enemy... but what if I told there is a purpose to be found in your pain.
This past Sunday I shared a message called My Values, My Future! I shared 7 thoughts about Values based on John 12... so I thought I would share some of my thoughts here.
Many of us live to avoid conflict, which strongly suggests that we are actually obsessed with conflict itself. We spend some much time contemplating potential conflicts, avoiding conflicts, and then getting ourselves in and out of conflicts that we begin to lose some perspective...
There is a desperate need for honesty in the church today. “Speaking the truth in love” is God’s standard (Eph. 4: 15). If we practice love without truth, it is hypocrisy.
That moment everything you've worked really hard on for an hour is gone... because: TECHNOLOGY. What Do I Do Now?
Often, if left unresolved, our pain can determine our future. JESUS is the antidote, and gives us a tool to help us move forward.
