Divisiveness and Unity Yesterday I sat in on part of the Talakag municipal council meeting. They were discussing a boundary dispute with the neighboring municipality, Kalilangan. However, they were speaking Cebuano, so I had no idea what they were saying. But I could observe. One woman presented some information. She seemed friendly, at ease, and […]
I’ve been working on the railroad
October 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I’ve Been Working on the Railroad Imagine working on a railroad crew back in the days when they were building the first transcontinental railway. The engineers and the surveyors knew where the railroad was going and what was up ahead. But for the vast majority of the workers, the job was just to lay that […]
Love your neighbor
September 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Of course, I’ll be there (not)
July 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Of Course, I’ll Be There (not) I’m selling some furniture on-line and I’ve been stood up more times than I’ve actually met with someone. And in my history of speaking and events, I’ve had so many people say they’d be there for sure and then they don’t show. Now I could get all bent out […]
Doing their darn best
July 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
There’s an old folk saying about never judging another person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. For our own sanity and peace of mind, it is important to remember that people are doing their best. Based on their head trash, world view, self-esteem, and other limiting beliefs – that crazy thing they are […]
The wrong worthy
February 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The wrong worthy Most people have forgotten the truth about who they really are and so they believe that they are worthy of rejection. When we remember the truth, then we remember that we are worthy of love, joy, belonging, blessings, and all manner of good! Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ […]
Making sense of behaviors
December 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Making sense of behaviors Strange, perplexing, annoying, dysfunctional, and sabotaging behaviors all make sense when we uncover the stories behind them. Here are a handful of common stories behind some of these behaviors to illustrate this point: Procrastination ~ I’m not ready. It probably won’t work. I don’t deserve to have that anyway. I’ll do […]
Benefit of the doubt
July 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Benefit of the doubt What would happen if we gave people the benefit of the doubt more often? Do you walk around purposely offending people or disrespecting people? Do you intentionally cut off other drivers? Do you intentionally hurt people’s feelings or try to make them mad? Hopefully your answer to these questions is an […]
It is your life and you are welcome to it
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It is your life and you are welcome to it Years ago, a friend told me a story about what happened at a personal growth retreat that he attended. The leader was working with one guy. And, the guy deflected, contradicted, and disputed everything the leader tried to point out. Finally, the leader said, “I’m […]
Ranches and rivers and rivers of money
June 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
