One of the common threads consistently emerging in my reading, probably due to the fact that it’s a skill that I have yet to master, is this idea of embracing a Listening Life, specifically what Gibson and Beitler describe as Humble Listening, and its relationship to the ideas I mentioned in the post Writing Well. …
Category: Habits
Charitable Writing
As an avid reader and traveler, one of my favorite quotes (as I shared in Racing to Roam) hangs on the wall in my home, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Because this quote blends two of my favorite activities, it illustrates for me the wealth …
Writing Well
Have you ever been on the receiving end of a written communication that failed to clearly articulate the author’s meaning which led to a misunderstanding? Or perhaps, like me, you received a letter from a local business that was so filled with errors that your perspective of that business was tarnished forever? As a professor …
You Too?
Has there been an occurrence when you are actively listening to another person in a conversation, and your intent is not to interrupt, but truly Listen With Your Eyes; however, your mouth just blurts out, “You, too?” Often, this simple expression opens the door to a new Friendship Conversation that validates your experiences or feelings …
Decision Fatigue
In the process of developing healthy habits which might lead to a flourishing life, the topic of willpower often arises, but it seems to be most frequently associated with exercise and eating choices. We have the knowledge that wise decisions in this area of our life will have compounding interest on our health, but because …
Friendship Conversations
In researching the characteristics typical of people who are considered to be flourishing at life, it should be no surprise how often someone’s ability to thrive is connected to the individuals with whom they have created Relational Equity, or as Shawn Anchor terms it in his book, The Happiness Advantage, social capital. As I continue …
Welcome to the Table
Daylight shines brightly from the reflected February snow over the black dining table in my home, highlighting the fact that it hasn’t been dusted in a while; however, there is a valid reason the dust bunnies are flourishing on my table, since no one has pulled up a chair in at least a month. This …
Off-Balance
Looking up the word Off-Balance in the Cambridge University dictionary, one will find the following definition: “confused or uncertain about what to do next.” Instead of choosing flourish for What’s Your Word to represent the year 2020 (and even into the beginning of 2021), I think the word Off-Balance might be a more accurate descriptor …
Through It All
Experiencing an immense amount of insecurity when it comes to writing this blog and feeling less than confident about sharing personal insights about what the Lord is revealing throughout this research on the topic of a flourishing life, I am convinced that Through It All, there is perhaps a purpose somewhere in all my mess. …
Find Your Flame
As someone who is employed in higher education, there is no greater delight for me than to be a witness to the moment when who God created a person to be sparks a lifetime calling to a vocation. To be clear, this is not a frequent occurrence in my life of a Defining Moment; rather, …
Flourishing @ Life 