Tuesday, January 25, 2011

day5


in an effort to combat our own ignorance and presuppositions, it is important to expand our own capacities of understanding and compassion by educating ourselves in realms other than our preference

so today, read an article or blog or chapter of a book with a differing view than you usually do. or, if you rarely ever read -start today. maybe that book you've been putting off for a while or one that was recommended by a friend.

Monday, January 24, 2011

day4

no special significance to this being the 100th post, but here it is...

for many of us (myself included) - we've developed this sense of entitlement

and it goes far beyond human rights - our view of 'standard of living' has become so perverted and bloated

along with this entitlement complex, there's a thanklessness deep within the recesses of our hearts

so, today - say 'thank you' for something and actually mean it.

Friday, January 21, 2011

day3

acknowledging that this is no mundane task approached flippantly...

today, begin the process of forgiving that person.

yes, they may do it again. yes, it still hurts.

but your lack of forgiveness is doing nothing but make you a bitter and angry person (and most likely, as a result - you're the one hurting others)

"To forgive is to set someone free and then find out it's you." - Rob Bell

Thursday, January 20, 2011

day2

as the journey continues toward becoming decent human beings we arrive at day2

with the sheer amount of negativity, pessimism and hate in our world, let us bring positivity, optimism and love.

these measures we take are seemingly insignificant - but compounded can change our world one step at a time.

some may be silly or juvenile. while others may have depth we hesitate to go.

...

today, write that text, email, or letter that you've been meaning to but haven't gotten around to (you know the one I mean...)

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

day1

I am awake. but am yet waking still.

the dawn is approaching and I welcome it's warmth.


today. one step closer.

by God's grace I will take another tomorrow.

...

smile at a complete stranger (but in a non-creepy way)
what if you loved that person?