Can any of us really tell when we’re truly changing? I think that even when we recognize that we’ve had a change of heart, it’s nearly impossible to recognize that change of heart in the very moment that it’s happening. In chemistry, one calorie is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram…
Month: September 2017
Both Humble and Confident
Humility and confidence are both attributes that I strive to emulate. But doing both at the same time can feel like a paradox. When I try to be “humble” I come across as insecure, the opposite of confident. And when I try to be “confident” I come across as prideful, the opposite of humble. Is…
Joy Breakthrough
I will never cease to be intrigued by the process of change. How do different types of people go from having no desire to change to suddenly wanting desperately to change? And when the first few attempts at change seem to fail, what gives people the power to keep trying until they succeed? What determines…
Modes of Motivation
Have you ever wanted to desire something more? In other words, have you ever wanted something (or at least realized that you SHOULD want something) but without wanting it badly enough to take action? You wanted more motivation but didn’t know where to find it. From my own experiences, I’ve learned there is more than…