Posts Tagged ‘purpose’
Resolved!
So I’m reading Orrin Woodward’s new book, Resolved 13 Resolutions for Life. It’s a fascination look at how many legendary figures in history resolved to build lives of virtue through the simple practice of daily resolutions. Then he offers his take on 13 resolutions he’s made to live his life by. So of course I’m all over this book!
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Destiny, Assignment and Purpose
It’s so wonderful to be back in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I’m loving the warm weather, which is getting me eager to get back to Florida and play some ball. But in the meantime I’ve got a couple more programs to do, and a few more stops on the journey.
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Finding Your Path
Everyone should have a purpose in their heart, which they are out to accomplish. You must make this the centralizing focus of your thoughts.
Finding Your Purpose
So how do you discover your purpose? I’m planning my virtual seminar on this topic this month, so yesterday I asked on my Facebook page what questions you’d like answered. But since some of you slackers haven’t actually “liked” my page, I thought it would be good to ask here. (But this is your last chance to like my page, before my mother sees it and thinks I’m not very popular. And don’t think I won’t be checking names!)
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The Immorality of Hedonism
So the last couple posts we’ve discussed the virtuous qualities of selfishness and the importance or getting your own needs met before you are able to help others in a meaningful way. Now all this is not to be confused with Hedonism…
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The Power of Purposeful Thought
I told you in yesterday’s post that it doesn’t serve God or you, if you are broke, sick, unhappy, or in dysfunctional relationships. You have to know that you are worthy of prosperity in ALL of its forms.
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The Reason for Reason
In the last post we talked about the importance of having a purpose, and I said I think that this needs to be centered around your own happiness.
The next important fundamental value is running your life by reason. Which means that you analyze things with the criteria of whether it serves your highest moral purpose – which would be the perpetuation of your happiness. Continue reading ‘The Reason for Reason’
How We Create Happiness
So I said in the last post that if your main purpose in life is serving others or even serving God, I doubt you’ve very happy. You may want to consider selling all of your possessions and commit to life as an ascetic. Frankly I think that’s nuts. Continue reading ‘How We Create Happiness’









