The Rose

Sunday Story: The Rose When we plant a rose seed in the earth, we notice that it is small, but we do not criticize it as “rootless and stemless.” We treat it as a seed, giving it the water and nourishment required of a seed. When it first shoots up out of the earth, we…

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The Miller, the Son, and the Donkey

Sunday Stories   The Miller, the Son, and the Donkey A miller and his son were driving their donkey to market. They had not gone far when some girls saw them and broke out laughing. “Look!” they cried. “Look at those fools! How silly they are to be trudging along on foot when the donkey…

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The Magic of Motivation

Many people have a mystical view on motivation. It comes and goes, appearing at random and disappearing when it’s time is up. The truth is, motivation is intentional. Not only that, it is a skill that can be practiced! Here are five ways you can increase your motivation regularly through practice. 1) Write out your “why.”…

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