Essential vs frivolous How much of our lives is filled with essential things rather than frivolous things ~ activities, relationships, possessions, time thieves, and even desires. What would happen if we let go of the frivolous and hold on to the essential? Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose spoke […]
Disappointment and what is next
Disappointment and what is next Sooner or later, we are going to experience disappointment. Maybe you didn’t get the Christmas present that you wanted. Maybe your sure-fire prospect said “no”. Maybe something did not go at all the way you expected and hoped that it would. It could be over a big thing or over […]
Meaning vs Victim
Meaning vs Victim In his famous book, Man’s Search For Meaning, Viktor Frankl talks about how vital it is for our lives to have meaning. Without meaning or purpose we don’t have anything to life for. My mom is skinny, walks every day, and eats healthy – and, she had a stroke last week. Now […]
Ambassador
Ambassador An ambassador represents his or her country where ever they go, whatever they do. Consequently, they are expected to be on their best behavior. Who or what are you an ambassador for? Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose spoke to you, forward it to someone who would benefit […]
Who are you listening to?
Who are you listening to? You have probably seen the cartoon image where there’s a tiny angel sitting on one shoulder and a tiny devil sitting on the other – whispering conflicting advice. A more accurate image (for most people) would be the devil on one shoulder, dressed nice (not at all looking like a […]
Drastic reduction in suffering
Drastic reduction in suffering We are so quick to react and judge our immediate circumstances as good or bad. But, in order to really know what anything means, we would need to be able to see the future. When we judge the circumstances as bad, we get to suffer. A great antidote to this is […]