Living in our strengths and passions to make the world a better place is ultimately satisfying. Under this category, we talk about how to align our lives with our strengths, passions, values and life experience. In short, we talk about how to live our calling.
It’s the season for giving. I love Christmas. I like the decorations, and the music. My kids like getting things for Christmas. I like watching them receive. But sometimes I wonder if Christmas is a season of giving, or if it really is a season of getting? Giving/Getting Tension There seems to be a tension … Read more
Living safe and secure is the enemy of finishing well. When we live safe and secure, we avoid risk – all kinds of risk. We avoid failing. We avoid looking awkward and foolish. So we don’t try new things. We stick to our “regular programmed” schedule and our to-do list because we know we can … Read more
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to give thanks. To change things up a bit, I wanted to thank you on behalf of Simply great Lives. I’m grateful for all the people who read this blog. I’m thankful that you are willing to explore the ideas we express here. And I’m glad you … Read more
Here is a whole cornucopia of examples of people’s passions and positive impacts. Often, a passion was ignited by a significant experience. It leads to action that has a deliberate and positive impact in the lives of other people. As you look over the list–the cornucopia–consider your own formative life experiences and what you are … Read more
It is common for people to associate the term ‘calling’ with an activity. We say, “I’ve found my calling,” when we discover something we’re good at. But here at Simply Great Lives, we use the word ‘calling’ to refer to your outcome. This is the impact that you create in the world. Let’s talk about … Read more
Sometimes it’s useful to look at things from a different angle. We each get the same 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to spend however we choose. What is the best use of these hours, days and months? What do we want to pour our life into? The trick … Read more
Often when we talk to people about opportunities we provide, they start considering the cost – the monetary cost and the cost of their time. But people often don’t consider the cost of sameness. What is the cost of staying the same? Let’s talk about it. First let’s assume that there is a part of … Read more
Being passionate about what we’re doing makes a world of difference. I didn’t used to know how important it is to be in touch with and utilize my passions. I figured I have a Master’s Degree in social work and I’m pretty much wired to make a difference in people’s lives. So I assumed it … Read more
I have heard some people say that God calls us in our area of weakness. That way when it happens we won’t take credit for it, but we’ll give God the credit. Let’s talk about it. I suspect that this belief comes from 2 Cor 12:6-10 where it says: Even if I should choose to … Read more
Sometimes when we talk to people, they have the attitude that making a difference in the world is about giving back, volunteering, or random acts of kindness. We have a different view. Let’s talk about it. When we care about something deeply, it’s not good enough that we just dabble in it occasionally. That would … Read more