Are we living in the matrix? Systems can be a lot like the matrix in the movie, The Matrix. We live inside these systems every day and often we are completely unaware of them. These systems are inside us, including me. Whenever I am resistant change, there is an internal system at work. A company […]
We all live in systems, but we don’t normally think about the systems in which we operate. If we want to pursue our calling and increase our impact in the world, it is important that we operate from a mindset of systems thinking. In it’s simplest form, a system is a circle of causality. A […]
I have a problem. I see my own responsibility in creating it. Now that it’s too late to prevent it, I just want to resolve it in the best way possible. Here are the basics: Apparently, our oldest son is addicted to an online game he plays with his friends. It would have been better […]
People act like failure is a bad thing, like it’s the worst thing in the world. We hear about “epic fails” and “colossal failures” all the time. In fact, I used to think, “I’d rather die than fail.” The Benefits of Failure It’s a huge misunderstanding, though. It turns out that failure is a good […]
Angel trees, toy drives and bell ringers abound. We want to make a difference this time of year. But there are so many opportunities to be generous. It can be exciting and guilt-provoking at the same time. We can’t do it all. We’re going to have to say “no” to some things. What are the […]
Often the problem we experience is that we have a calling or a passion for something and our spouse doesn’t get it. For example, our partner is still working to live a better lifestyle, and we are working to make the world a better place. However, sometimes the problem we face is that our spouse […]
If we aren’t careful, the pursuit of our calling can mean the end of our marriage. We can find our calling a marriage buster. However, pursuing our calling doesn’t have to include a divorce. A Wedge We should be aware that when we decide to pursue our calling, it will mean changes in the family […]
A lot of marriage improvement books, seminars, and workshops tell us to focus on our spouse. The message is that we are here to make them happy. Here at Simply Great Lives, we don’t believe that making our spouse happy is our calling. So what can we do to be happily married living our calling? […]
Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life this Christmas? Consider these gift ideas that have the potential for life-long results. Or, you could support someone else in his or her calling so so he or she can making a difference in the lives of other people. The specifics of these kinds […]
In what ways are you pro-active, re-active or in-active? In-Active A perfect example of an inactive person is the “disengaged employee.” They show up at work to get a paycheck, but only put in minimal effort, just enough to not get fired. They have disengaged from relationships with family and friends; they carry around with […]
