Positive Power

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Seeing the Good In Us

Why is it that so many people tend to see the nagative in themselves and other people? I would consider myself a positive person. However, I too notice that sometimes I tend to focus a bit much on the faults of myself and those closest to me. It is true that we all have our faults, so they are quite... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

I DO Have the Time

As a new school year starts, so does my crazy schedule. I work two jobs, one as a teacher and one as a Spanish translator at a bank. Between the two I work between 60-65 hours a week. Due to today's economic situation I do not complain because many people don't have a job, while I have two. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Enjoy the Ride

Last week my family and I made our first ever visit to an amusement park together. It was a memorable and fun day. However, one event stood out and taught me a valuable lesson. My 12 year old daughter does not enjoy rides. She wouldn't even dream of going on a roller coaster and her fear of heights... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Reaching the Goal

Summer is my favorite time of year. This is mainly because it's the time my family and I are able to spend the most time together. It was during one of those special times recently where I learned a valuable lesson. My family and I were swimming in the pool. One of my daughters is learning to swim... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Advice From My Dog

Can we possibly learn from a dog? We've had a new puppy in the house for three months now. I must say that, even though we have spent much time teaching and training this puppy, I have learned something very interesting. I admit that my wife and kids have done almost all of the work in training and... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 3, 2009

It's All In Your Head

The scene played out many times as a child. I was a very picky eater, and I'm sure it was very frustrating to my mother when I would not eat her well-prepared meals. "It's all in your head", she would say as I refused many foods that didn't look or smell right to me. Something tells me my house is... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Using Our Strengths

Have you ever heard of John Jacobs and the Power Team? It's a group of men and women that performs extraordinary feats of strength. Some examples are ripping thick phone books in half, and bending steel bars to name a couple. They proclaim that their strength and ability to perform these feats are... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

You're Important

What are some of our greatest needs as human beings? The obvious answers would be food, sleep, shelter, etc. to name a few. One of the greatest, yet most neglected needs is the need to feel important. How true is this? I think of situations in my own life. I've been generally happy my whole life... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

I Think I Can, I Think I Can!

Anyone who has read "The Little Engine That Could" would recognize the above quote in my title. It comes from a childrens' book, but when I saw the book recently and remembered its theme, I realized how much this story can influence the lives of adults. In case you haven't seen the story or have... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Someday Soon

Are you a fan of inspirational music? I have always cherished songs with positive messages and "feel good" lyrics. I recently heard such a song on an Australian radio station (one of my favorite hobbies is listening to radio from around the world). The song is from an artist named Natalie... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking. I believe that, by maintaining a positive outlook and relying on the power of God, there are no limits to the blessing that life will be for us and we can be for others.