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Tag Archives: encouragement
Opt for optimism
I think that I’m by nature a pessimist, but rationally I choose to be an optimist. I work very hard at it. Life looks beautiful when viewed thru the prism of optimism. My favorite “ism” is optimism. Will your struggles … Continue reading
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Tired of waiting?
Here’s some powerful encouragement for you. When your wait seems long – Ernie Simms Coaching
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When life gets stale
When your life gets stale, set your sail to catch an encouraging fresh wind. Love unexpressed gets stale & molds. Give out some kindness today! Think refreshing thoughts; reject depressing ones. Make hope your heartbeat! Negativity will give your heart … Continue reading
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What’s it all about? Life’s meaning . . .
If the universe was meaningless, nothing would mean anything. There would be nothing of meaning for our mind to apprehend. However, without a sense of God’s presence, life can feel like meaningless existence. Drunkenness celebrates life as meaningless. Faith in … Continue reading
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Logical thoughts about mental health
Mental malware makes maintaining mental health difficult. Don’t just protect your devices from malware. Also protect your mind. Some thoughts produce inner peace; other thoughts wreck mental health. It’s important to notice the difference. Medication can numb tormenting thoughts but … Continue reading
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At the intersection of hope & despair
At the intersection of hope and despair, take the uphill road to hope, not the downhill road to despair. You’re alive; be delighted. Let God shine in and delight up the darkness in your heart. I’m not interested in apathy. I … Continue reading
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Need a life reboot?
When you’re continually bombarded by destructive words and images, refuse to be swept up in their raging current! Toxic people use toxic words. Hopeful people use hopeful words. When there is a system error in your heart, don’t shift into denial … Continue reading
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Influence others to hope or be influenced by them toward despair
Seek out people who will influence you to aspire & work to be the best you can. Saturate yourself with positive, upbeat, encouraging, wholesome, & hopeful influences. Negative influences are bold, seductive, and pushy. It takes great courage & effort not … Continue reading
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