I believe that reflection and solitude are important things that one should incorporate into their life if they want to live the most effective and meaningful life possible. It is often easy to get to a place in life where we think we have it all figured out and like we have everything wrapped around our finger. Setting aside regular time for reflection and solitude gives me a chance to reevaluate my life and to take note of the many lessons I still need to learn that are easily ignored in everyday life. These are some of the things I’ve been learning/taking note of in the past 43 days or so:
- If you have a problem with who somebody else is (because they aren’t like you), you’ve probably failed to realize that the weakness belongs to you, not them.
- Its so easy to complain about and criticize guarded people when you forget that trust is earned. Trust is not a right, its a privilege.
- Everything in life shouldn’t just be random or sporadic. That’s simply not effective. We need to set up strategies & systems that make life easier.
- You can’t always be back and forth in your decisions. If you go one way, then back the other, you never actually get anywhere. CONSISTENCY is key to success.
- Those with little right will always feel the need to find ways to condemn those with little wrong because they think it hides their own insecurity.
- When you stop waiting to simply “arrive” in life & you start focusing on how God is intentionally moving you right now, that’s when REAL LIFE takes place.
- The best way to relate effectively: Be like that one crazy amazing friend that you’re so thankful for or that you’ve always imagined, but never actually had.
- What do you want/hope to see in other people? I’m convinced we need to be what we expect from others.
- You can radically & positively change your life simply by changing the way you LISTEN.
- When we are tempted to correct someone, we need to double check our motive. Much of the time, we don’t do it for the right reason.
- People will often blame YOU for THEIR problems by criticizing in you what they don’t like about themselves.
- It’s time to move past arrogance, selfish ambition, pride, & know-it-all attitudes…God will use you the most when you lose the focus on SELF.
- As guys we need to understand that a male/female relationship isn’t about having a girl for the sake of having a girl…Its about appreciating her for her unique individuality.
- The only thing self-righteousness is going to get you in life is a bunch of people who don’t want anything to do with you.
- Don’t fake your passion for God. You are either all in or you’re not. You might be fooling some people but you cant fool God.. He knows. Be real.
- God INTENTIONALLY made each person unique & different. Your insecurity is what causes you to condemn people who aren’t like you.
- The world will always have a problem with pensive people because our society/culture promotes action without thought…That’s a dangerous road.
- The way you TALK to someone & the way you LISTEN to someone reveals much of what you THINK about them. Your thoughts are manifested in your actions.
- Why do you have a problem with a good thing? If you are irritated or offended by a good thing, maybe its because it convicts you.
- The day others will see you as truly grown up is the day when you stop acting like you are better than them & stop threatening them with trivialities.
- Every person of the opposite gender on the earth that is nice to you isn’t hitting on you.
- Don’t say “I love you” if you don’t really mean it. “I love you” isn’t something to simply throw around cause everyone is doing it. Learn what love really is.
- The moment you try to guilt someone into something is the moment you’ve revealed that you think your discernment is better than theirs. That shows your pride.
- Not all anger is out of place. When you condemn someone for having righteous, justified anger, you are supporting the wrong doing. Think before you condemn.
- You are 1 of 2 different kinds of people: a BUILDER or a DESTROYER. Which one are you?
- Self-righteousness is like a virus. Its contagious, so when you have it, you contaminate everything around you. Who are you infecting?
- Friendship is not a part-time job. You’re either all in or you’re not.
- Impression is achieved through the element of surprise.
- Intelligence without genuine passion is dangerous. Do you use your intelligence to develop your passions…or to gain recognition?
[Live to Inspire.]
