The Obelisk in Central Park - Cleopatra's Needle - 3500 year-old Egyptian Monument Our words can become seeds of identity or stones of injury. Self-control helps us choose seeds.Source: The Fruit Of The SpiritREFLECTION:Are you planting seeds or throwing stones?How can you plant more seeds?What does self-control look like when engaged in conversations that are challenging?
In the family, I learn the complex choreography of love -- what it means to give and take and share, to grow from obedience to responsibility, to learn, challenge, rebel, make mistakes, to forgive and be forgiven, to argue and make up, to win without triumph and know when graciously to lose. It's where we acquire emotional intelligence, that delicate negotiation between the given and the chosen, the things I will and the things resistant to my will.Quote by Jonathan Sacks Rabbi, Philosopher, Author From his book: Celebrating Life: Finding Happiness in Unexpected Places. (Mentioned in Tim Ferris 5 Bullet Friday Blog)REFLECTION:What did you learn about love in your family of origin?If you have your own family, what have/are you teaching them about love?Is there anything you want to do differently going forward?
When I let go of what I think I am, I become what I might be.Quote by Lao TzuREFLECTION:What have you been holding onto tightly -habits, certain ideas, perspectives? How has this stopped you from growing?Do you define yourself by the past or limiting beliefs?Are you willing to open to change and new possibilities of who you might become?