ContemplativeJourney

As I have watched the Presidential race unfold during the past 15 months, I have at various times supported different candidates, but throughout these long months of argument and debate, the core values which inform my voting decision have remained the same. I don't know who will read this blog, or what your personal and political views might be...given the strong and opposing views of our fellow Americans, and the nearness of the Election on November 8th, I've begun to turn my thoughts toward our future under a new President.  I am voting for Donald Trump.  He was not my choice during the primary season, but he is my choice today.  Not because I'm deceived or naïve about his behavior and comments in past history, or because I necessarily disbelieve the women who have accused him of unwanted sexual advances. I don't know what he did or didn't do or say...and unless you were present, neither do you. I realize my ability to vote for Trump might seem outrageo...

    Where you are today reflects exactly where you are today.  I love to share stories and ideas surrounding the topic of personal development, and what each of us are capable of achieving.   I can't explain exactly why these topics engage me so consistently and so insistently, but after many years, I've come to believe these passions are placed in me as part of how God designed me; and because this is how God designed me, I also believe it's part of my calling in life to share these ideas with others.   Where you are and where I am...is a direct reflection of you, and of me...today.    In our work, our income, our appearance, our relationships, our spiritual lives...in every way...our external circumstances reflect the cumulative effect of all the little choices and actions we have taken in our lives until this very moment.   For some people, this very idea is an anathema...an unacceptable conclusion...