my mom once told me “accountability will always feel like an attack when you are not ready to acknowledge how your behavior harms others” and that shit is real.
There’s an old Chinese proverb that I love:
“He who blames others has a long way to go on his journey. He who blames himself is halfway there. He who blames no one has arrived.”
Silence doesn't always mean you have nothing to say. It could mean you understand that no matter what you say, it won't change anything, and that sometimes, silence is the smartest response
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer the negative elements in your life, don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”
— Dale Carnegie
Major cheat code for life: Be fully where your feet are. When you're at work, work. When you're with family, be with family. When you're resting, rest. Most people are physically present and mentally everywhere else.
The person you will become in 5 years depends on:
- The books you read
- The people you spend time with
- The food you eat
- The habits you adopt
- The conversations you engage in
Each choice is a step toward the future you. Live with intent.
If you pay attention to the patterns of your life, you’ll realise that everything always works out. Everything always takes you to a greater destination. You always grow, and the things you think you can't survive, you somehow divinely make it through. That's life. Remember that.
Yesterday, when I rode in an Über, I encountered a very spiritual moment.
The driver was a young man, jovial and radiating positivity, despite the slow economic environment affecting Über's business.
In the passenger's pouch was a Holy Bible, and I asked him why he was keeping it there.
This is what he told me,
"A month ago, I buried my Father, and this scripture has been my father's voice.
When I wake up in the morning, I read a chapter, and when I return home to my wife and daughter, I read another chapter.
If an Über driver arrives home safely, it is by grace because what we encounter on these roads can be disheartening and heartbreaking.
The scripture has helped me heal from the loss of my Father because every time I read, the scripture echoes my father's voice."
I asked him if he is born-again, and he answered,
"I am not born-again, I am just in sync with my spirituality.
I don't have to be born-again.
My father used to get disappointed when someone introduced themselves as "I am so and so, and I am born-again."
The people who tell us that they are born-again are actually using Christianity to commit sin and immorality.
Your behaviour, habits, words and actions are enough to prove that you are a righteous man living in accordance with spiritual sincerity.
You don't have to tell us because the tongue is deceitful, but the heart is sincere."
I was satisfied with his sentiments.
It was inspirational and memorable.
May all those looking for a spiritual anchor find peace in their lives.
Life is chaotic, unfulfilling, and filled with envy and corruption.
May your lives be inspired with joy and buoyancy.
May your prayers and dreams become fruitful.
Amen!
#BetterTogether
“Our Savior Jesus Christ is our ultimate role model. We will be blessed if we model our lives after His teachings and self-sacrifice.” — @OaksDallinH | #GeneralConference