Tag: Submission

Choosing to Accept Restrictions

Often, the secret to success with any endeavor is learning the basics of a needed task. Trust the tried-and-true process. I believe this can apply to almost any skill. I remember my dad teaching me to wash a car: always start at the top… Continue Reading “Choosing to Accept Restrictions”

Choosing to Give Up!

I chaperoned a field trip for my daughter’s elementary school class years ago. We went to San Antonio, Texas and toured the Alamo Mission. Having lived in Texas for several years by that time, the history of the place was already familiar. As part… Continue Reading “Choosing to Give Up!”

Choosing What Has My Heart

When I was a kid, I always associated the delights of being out of school with the 4th of July (Labor Day sadly meant it was all over). The 4th has traditionally been one of the most important days for Americans to express their patriotism,… Continue Reading “Choosing What Has My Heart”

Choosing Boundaries

I recently had someone describe her life problems to me as rooted in co-dependency. She could see that her choices had become so enmeshed with another person’s responses that she no longer knew what was hers and what was the other person’s. The solution… Continue Reading “Choosing Boundaries”

Choosing a Deeper Strength

My desire as a boy was to be strong. Being verbally and physically picked on in elementary school, I became fascinated with the idea of becoming powerful. The longing to demonstrate my strength led to a few fights and endless daydreaming of what that… Continue Reading “Choosing a Deeper Strength”