We've seen this past week the impact of what happens when expectations are not met for something to happen quickly. In the rush of last-minute buying and shipping of Christmas presents, untold numbers of packages went undelivered by the "guaranteed" delivery dates. As a result, people either had to do without presents on the intended …
Tag: Attitude
How Other-Centered Are You?
It is the most natural thing in the world to be self-centered - from the time we enter the world completely dependent on others (yet focused only on our needs), to the time we draw our final breath (most likely still clinging to what we want). It's natural. But not everything natural is good. As …
I’m Becoming a Sentimental Wuss
One of the changes I've noticed about myself in recent years is that I'm far more sentimental or emotional than I used to be. It doesn't take a lot to get to me. Thank goodness nobody else but my dog is with me in my "man" cave when I see some sappy commercial or moment …
I’m Thankful For My Faith
I have intentionally saved for last in this series on thankfulness that for which I am most eternally thankful. It's hard to rank the objects of my thankfulness and some may think that valuing one over the others is unnecessary. However, I place those involving relationships higher than others, and there is no more important …
I’m Thankful For My Health
Everyone experiences health issues from time to time - some more than others. I consider myself fortunate that I am rarely sick. Outside of a little cold now and then, it is highly unusual for me to have any health issues at all. At nearly 57 years old, I'm 5'10" tall and weigh 145 pounds. I …
