Reflection: This used to mean "warm fuzzy" moments from the past; a clever poem on a holiday card.   As I've learn to apply the lessons on reflection taught in the Maturity Matters program; Reflection is critical. Done right it will serve you in the moment and for the future; done wrong and your will get lost in the moment and little hope for the future.   "Reflection is the school of wisdom" - Jim Rohn   Wisdom is said to be more valuable the silver or gold. Wisdom, otherwise known as discernment; empowers y...

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Creating Your Character Is Like an Artist Creating a Sculpture by Jim Rohn A timely message from the late, great, Mr. Jim Rohn.  I needed this today.  Surely, you to will find a time and place to conisder his wisdom. Could creating your character be likened to an artist creating a sculpture? In my opinion, I believe that character is not something that just happens by itself, any more than a chisel can create a work of art without the hand of an artist guiding it. In both instances, a conscious decision for a specific outcome ha...

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  Greetings my friend~ Just touching base...thinking and praying for you often.   A personal witness (somewhat of a diary entry)... God is dealing with me (which I am always encouraged by even though it hurts). By "dealing with me”, I refer to the reflection in the mirror and what needs to be "cleaned up".   Scriptures are clear on this... MOST will look at their flaws in the mirror and turn a cold shoulder. It's just easier with all life’s trails and difficulties. It’s easier to stay the same verse...

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  Maturity matters most when “seeking unity” (forgiveness is a sign of maturity) verses “promoting disunity” (unforgiving or holding grudges are signs of immaturity).   Forgiveness is to set a prisoner free; only to realize you are the prisoner. What you focus on grows – focus on forgiveness rather than the offender Forgiveness means to pardon; to let go of the right you have to strike back.   You are entitled – you give up the entitlement believing you, too have been forgiven   Unforgiveness is an act of ...

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Thoughts that keep popping up are the focus.   If a thought continues to pop up over time, I suggest you pay attention. It continues for a reason. There is a purpose for the thought and frankly, it’s yours to be wise with, a good steward of thought.   This is not an exercise of good thoughts bad thoughts. We understand enough to know evil desires lead to evil thoughts, pure desires lead to pure thoughts. Both the good and the bad thoughts are repetitive.   Most of the time we tend to just right-it-off; b...

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