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The Wall Street Journal article, “The last decision by the world’s leading thinker on decisions” by Jason Zweig (3/15/25) was moving and thought-provoking, but it stopped short of addressing my question: What might we miss if we don’t complete our journey? The author of this article was friends with Daniel Kahneman, psychologist at Princeton University, winner of the Nobel prize in economics, and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow, who died in 2024, choosing to end his own life in Switzerland. The article caught my attention because for numerous years, my parents have suffered…
When I realize I am second-guessing myself, I block those thoughts and pray, immediately asking Jesus to take back control and lead me to my intended path. The questioning and doubting are signs to me that I have steered off course and are often an indication that I have left Jesus behind for the moment. This happens most often when I am in a rush, caught off guard, or feeling unmotivated. The common factor in all these situations is that I have not put Jesus first. For a moment, I have allowed myself to lose focus and walk off…
Merriam-Webster defines encouragement as the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. What a world this would be if we offered encouragement to all those who entered our circle of influence. At the same time eliminating all withholding of encouragement. That would mean leaving the judgment to Jesus and serving others with compassion. Being present and a good listener, not necessarily in agreement, but showing a level of understanding. Encouragement comes packaged in many different ways. Some deliver tough love while others take a softer, more compassionate route. The tricky part is delivering the message in a manner…
I choose to ride out the times of uncertainty looking for the light or the positive along my path. Most people can find things they don’t love about their life. If I am on my intended path, I ignore those negative things. What allows me to stay the course is prayer, asking Jesus to guide me to the light. It is amazing what we can endure when we look for something good to carry us through tough times. Prayer leads me to opportunity and to the light. The argument is that there is nothing to like about the situation…