rebelling against low expectations
During the holiday season, people usually start thinking about firsts. With the current year coming to a close and the new one right around the corner, thousands of enthusiasts around the world create resolutions they hope to fulfill. While making a list of things you hope to accomplish is a great idea, the amount of people who actually stick with and complete those goals is fairly thin. This...
You’re lying in bed, trying to fall asleep. Slowly, your mind begins to wander back to all the day’s events. You went to school, maybe a sports practice, and hung out with some friends. As you roll over onto your side, beginning to grow tired, it suddenly hits you: you haven’t prayed yet today! Immediately, guilt washes over your conscience. However, your eyelids are getting heavy, and you don’t...
I have always loved morning walks. The sun is coming up and the world is just beginning to stir. A light dew sits over the plants, and water droplets on spider webs cause me to stand in amazement. In fact, the intricate, delicate strings of the web cause me to be more than amazed—they cause me to be awed. Hold out your hand and bend your fingers. Look outside and see a breeze rustle through tree...
rebelling against low expectations
