Two things happened today that centered around the word "courageous." First, I was listening to a Christian radio station while driving this morning and heard a caller talk about a truck driver who was catching a lot of flack from others because of his faith. The people harassing him were joking about him not being …
Category: Attitude
Leap Year Lesson #284: It’s About Attitude, Not Circumstances
Yesterday I wrote about the old hunchbacked man I saw walking past my house with a heavy load of groceries. Today I want to share one other part of our brief encounter. As I stood at his front door and handed him the groceries, I invited him to call on me for anything whenever he …
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Leap Year Lesson #263: Each Season of the Year and of Life Has Its Wonders
As the temperatures turned cooler in the evenings this week in Louisville, Kentucky, I was actually a little excited to put on a warm sweatshirt and take my dog for a walk. Not much beats the cozy comfort of a sweatshirt on a crisp, cool day. Add my horrible looking, soft lounge pants that would …
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Leap Year Lesson #236: Leave Some Baggage Behind
I just finished packing for a trip to San Francisco. I'll get there Sunday afternoon and stay until Thursday, speaking twice at a conference and attending other sessions. Having been there several times before, I'm sure it will be a good experience. Perhaps the hardest decision I'll make all week, though, related to the conference …
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Leap Year Lesson #235: Listen To the Voice of Realism
I prefer realism more than pessimism or optimism. Others may see me differently, but for purposes of this post, give me the benefit of the doubt. It helps me maintain that view when I surround myself with others who share the same perspective. Constant pessimism is a drain. I don't want to be around such …
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