Who or What Shapes Your Life

This blog covers thoughts, writings, and recommendations on what or who influences your life.

Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Thoughts.  Negative. Positive. Bothersome.

    Thoughts.  Negative. Positive. Bothersome.

    Everybody gets the rascals.  Do you let them control your life?  Often as Christians we are reminded we are sinners.  This deals with the negative of life in becoming what we think about.  What we are not hearing enough is the gifts of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.  (Gal 5:22-23)   There…

  • Your Attitude Makes A Difference

    Your Attitude Makes A Difference

    Recently I was corralled into watching a movie with my daughter and was I in for a treat.  She had me watching a Barbie movie.  Oh, I thought is this going to drive me crazy.   I was expecting Barbie drives Ken to the beach or something like that.  Ken is the teenage neighbor who does…

  • Life Means Change Happens

    Life Means Change Happens

    Recently I was corralled into watching a movie with my daughter and was I in for a treat.  She had me watching a Barbie movie.  Oh, I thought is this going to drive me crazy.   I was expecting Barbie drives Ken to the beach or something like that.  Ken is the teenage neighbor who does…

  • Surprise: You Are the One Who Shapes Your Life

    Surprise: You Are the One Who Shapes Your Life

    You shape your life by goals you set.  You do set goals, right?  What are those goals?  Are they financial?  Family?  Spiritual?  Entertainment?  How do you define success?   My friend Earl Nightingale says “success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.”  What is your worthy ideal / best possible outcome for your life?  You…

  • What are the elements of the 12 step process?

    What are the elements of the 12 step process?

    The 12-step process is a set of guiding principles and actions used in various self-help and support groups, particularly those aimed at overcoming addictions and compulsive behaviors. The process was initially developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and has since been adapted and used by numerous other groups. While the specific steps may vary slightly depending…

  • Favorite Biblical Proverbs

    Favorite Biblical Proverbs

    Take the challenge, read Proverbs in The Bible and find those that help you become the best version of yourself. Favorite Proverbs in the Bible about becoming the best version of yourself: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek the Lord’s will in all…

  • It is all in your mind

    It is all in your mind

    Your life is driven by thought.Your mind is a garden. Is the soil fertile or rocky? Your thoughts are seeds. Are the seeds flowers or weeds?Are the results patience and kindness? You must get the evil out of your mind.All gardens need care with weeding and watering. Your mind will return in abundance whatever you…

  • Why do you need God in your life?

    Why do you need God in your life?

    Why do you need God in your life? Christian Basics – What does it mean to put God in your life? Words of Wisdom Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. — Proverbs 4:23 GNT Pray, it works. Become the best version of yourself. — Matthew Kelly Suggested Starter Bible…

  • Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale “You Become What You Think About”

    Watch Earl Nightingale’s videos on YouTube Life Givens: You Can Control Quality of Life Basics Quality of Life Must Do’s Quality of Life Principles The 30-Day Challenge to Success

  • You Become What You Think About!

    You Become What You Think About!

    What goal do you want to achieve in life?  Is a certain income?  Is it a long and harmonious marriage?  Is it an education?  Is it patience, kindness, self-control? Goals do not have to be measured with a number such as a batting average?  It can be are you truly enjoying what you are doing…

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