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WHAT IS EXPERIENCING JOY WORTH?

9/25/2014

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If you are happy with life as it is and you’re experiencing joy regularly, this blog may seem irrelevant to you.  If that is the case, congratulations!   According to a Harris poll taken in 2013, you are 1 out of 3 people that are experiencing life that way.  So using a bit of old math, that means that 2 out of 3 people are feeling a little empty with life to varying degrees.  If you are part of the 2/3 that feel like there is more to be desired in life, are you doing anything about it?  If not, have you thought about ‘why not’?

In earlier blogs, we talked about developing a clear vision of who we would like to become.  That was followed up by a blog about what difference our choices can make in determining our future.  For years I never gave much thought to that until I had my heart attack in 1999.  Since then, life continues to cause me to realize how much difference our choices can and do make if we become committed to growth and change to become better, healthier, and more joyful.

If your life is feeling a bit dull and out of sync, what would it be worth to you to get on a path to discovering your real purpose with hope for experiencing true joy in this world that we live in?  With the knowledge that your attitude not only determines your wellbeing but also those that are in your circles of influence, what would it be worth?  Would it be worth $1,000, $5,000, $20,000 or even more?

Are you thinking, “I’m not worth investing any time, energy, and money into changing the course of my life.”?  That certainly is your choice to make and nobody but you can make it.

On the other hand, maybe you’re thinking, “I am worth it!  I do want to be all that God created me to be and I am willing to invest both time and money into growing and being willing to change for the better.  I not only want this for myself but also for those that I  influence including my family and friends.” 

It is with these thoughts in mind that I have felt the called to mentor individuals as well as small groups over the years.  I continue to observe that the only people who grow and change through mentoring are those that are genuinely committed and are willing to invest both their time and money into their growth.

So if you are serious about desiring a better life filled with purpose and meaningful relationships resulting in joy, I am offering a couple of options to consider.  Or maybe you are doing well but you have a friend that you really care about that is struggling, you may want to pass this on to them.  To learn more, simply click on the link below.  

Blessings and may your life be filled with purpose and joy!


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DO YOU EVER GET FRUSTRATED?  IS IT A CHOICE?

9/7/2014

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When you find yourself getting frustrated, does it make you feel stress and anxiety to some degree?

Have you spent much time thinking about what are the causes of stress in your life?  If you are like most human beings, isn’t a lot of our stress self-induced?  Why is that?  If you step back and examine such situations, doesn’t a lot of our worry and anxiety come from things that we have no control over? 

Here are some examples that you might be able to relate to…
  • You tell your friend how to solve a dilemma in their life but they don’t listen to a word you say.
  • Your favorite sport team blows a game because of what you think is a poor decision by the coach or referee.
  • You plan an outdoor event because the weather forecast looks like it’s going to be a great day.  But just when the event starts, it starts raining.
  • Your spouse or child doesn’t think like you want them to think and it frustrates you to wits end.
  • Your boss never seems to appreciate your work.

The list could go on and on.  But do you see a common ingredient?  Doesn’t each one of them involve something that you have no control over?  It’s been said that FRUSTRATION develops as a result of BLOCKED GOALS. 

So how is it that we can CHOOSE to reduce or eliminate frustration?  Years ago, a young man that was studying at Grace College to become a counselor shared this sage advice.  Instead of setting firm GOALS on things that you don’t have control over, establish DESIRES instead and then trust God for the results.

So if you want to take something away from this blog, would you consider this approach?

“Spend your time and energy on things you can control. In the things that you can't control, establish desires and then exercise faith.”

As I am learning to take this approach, my levels of frustration and stress have reduced significantly.  My hope is that it will do the same for you and that joy will fill those pockets that used to be filled with stress.

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    Since his retirement in 2011, Roger Laidig has been filled with the desire to help people find Purpose and Joy in life.

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