Category Archives: failure

Failure shows my need for mental boundaries.

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

Trying to resist and overcome the discouragement, depression, and defeat of failure has made me aware of my great need for mental boundaries. It has caused me to train myself to reign in my runaway mind when it panicky gallops … Continue reading →

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An “unsuccessful” attempt isn’t a failure

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

You are guaranteed not to fail! Here’s why: Every attempt succeeds at something. It successfully produces some kind of result, even if it’s not the result you want. An attempt that doesn’t produce your desired results isn’t a failed attempt … Continue reading →

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Why Is There So Much Good In The World?

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

Why Is There So Much Good In The World? Where did good come from? Why does the world contain so much compassion and kindness and altruism and self-sacrifice and love and honesty and purity and mercy and faithfulness? –Why do … Continue reading →

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