Power Up Passages

Description of Story: February 15, 2009.

You can go ahead and admit it. You knew how this story was going to end, didn't you? In fact, you have probably known it all along. You may have seen it coming days ago, months ago, maybe even a few years ago. And now, here you are, poised to fulfill your DATE WITH DESTINY.

Description of Story: February 11, 2009.

Fights are rarely fun. In fact, given a choice, most of us would gladly eschew fighting altogether. After all, constant squabbling and bickering with others can sap our strength, zap our enthusiasm and wreck havoc on our day. And generally make us feel lousy to boot.

Description of Story: February 10, 2009.

Ever get the feeling that you're trapped in the wrong place? Or maybe working at the wrong job? Perhaps even hanging out with the wrong kind of crowd?

Description of Story: February 3, 2009.

It's been said that 90% of getting anything done is just getting started. However, that may actually be understating the case. In a world in desperate need of people willing to work, there's a desperate shortage of people willing to do exactly that. That's not to say people aren't willing to put in an appearance or go through the motions, because there are plenty of folks that fit that bill.

Description of Story: February 2, 2009.

Some of the most prosperous people on earth are those who thoroughly enjoy what they do for a living. Unlike the vast majority of people who hate what they do to earn a living, these ultra-successful sorts rarely view their occupation as work. To their way of thinking, work is a release, a pursuit, a labor of love.

Description of Story: January 28, 2009.

In the topsy-turvy world we live in today, we sometimes forget how much we have to be grateful for in life. Day after day we read the bad news. We hear the bad stories. And we experience our fair share of sadness, sorrow and heartache.

Description of Story: January 15, 2009.

Who hasn't caught themselves reminiscing about the good old days on occasion? Almost every one of us drifts back in time every now and again. That's perfectly normal. But there are some of us who take it a bit too far, constantly clinging to the good old days a little too tightly; habitually thinking about and talking about things that happened a while back. Rather than focusing on what the future has in store for them, these folks stay stuck in the past, unable to let go.

Description of Story: January 14, 2009.

Life can be a real test on occasion; a rugged, demanding, grueling challenge that really tests our mettle. Each passing day presents a new set of challenges, a new set of opportunities. Some of these challenges test our toughness and resiliency, some measure our ability to adapt and work under pressure.

Description of Story: January 12, 2009.

Some people have a profound fear of losing. In fact, fear is probably not a strong enough description. More like a crazy, uncontrollable phobia they cannot conquer. Day after day, these individuals allow their fear of losing to override just about everything in their lives. They are so deathly afraid of losing, so scared of falling or falling short; they try to avoid losing at all costs.

Description of Story: Feeling a little bored lately, maybe even more than a little? Does your life lack the sizzle, the pop, the oomph it once had? Does it sometimes feel like the whole world is boring you to tears?

Description of Story: January 10, 2009.

Ever notice that things don't always go your way? Regardless of how much you have prepared or how hard you have worked, sometimes things just don't turn out the way you planned. Even when you've done everything right, done everything you can, things can still go wrong.

Description of Story: January 7, 2009.

Some people possess an uncanny gift of gab (if you can truly call it a gift). These ultra-talkative sorts are rarely at a loss for words. No matter the subject or time of day, these chatty souls can converse, chitchat and chew the fat with the best of them. Always ready to chime in on a moment's notice, it's virtually impossible to keep these folks quiet.

Description of Story: January 5, 2009.

How are things going today? Are you cruising right along, enjoying a day you'll never forget - or just plodding through another forgettable day? Is your life all it could be - or could it be a good bit more? Are you enjoying the best life has to offer - or is just getting through the day taking all that you've got?

Description of Story: January 3, 2009.

Today is the day. Not just another day mind you, but THE day. THE day you start turning your life around. THE day you start living the life you deserve. THE day you start making your dreams come true.

Description of Story: January 1, 2009.

Ever have someone get you a little aggravated? Maybe even a little agitated, infuriated or exasperated? Sure you have, we all have from time to time. For whatever the reason, there's never a shortage of folks who grate on our nerves and get under our skin.

Description of Story: Ever wished you would have done something, but didn't? Something you wanted to do, perhaps even needed to do; but for one reason or no reason at all, you just never did. We all have. And many of us still do. Instead of doing, we don't. And a lifetime of missed opportunities passes us by.

Description of Story: December 13, 2008.

Life requires us to make decisions virtually every day of our lives. Some are merely garden variety choices that can be made without much deliberation. There are others that prove a little more difficult and require some serious soul searching. Then, of course, there are the doubly tough decisions that really put us to the test.

Description of Story: December 12, 2008.

I used to work with an individual who was always busy as a bee. He was busy over here and busy over there. As a matter of fact, he seemed busy all of the time and everywhere. If you didn't know better, you would have thought he was setting the world on fire with his seemingly frenetic activity.

Description of Story: December 11, 2008.

If there is a single word that best describes life, it would have to be AMAZING; absolutely, unbelievably amazing. Everything about life is truly remarkable. The sun, the moon and the heavens above are nothing short of miraculous. The rivers, the mountains, even nature itself are breath-taking incredible. Everywhere we turn and everywhere we look, we are surrounded by God's amazing grace.

We live in an amazing world.

Description of Story: December 10, 2008.

Ever get the feeling that there's something missing in your life? Maybe you're not able to put your finger on it, but you know something's not there. Or perhaps you know exactly what's missing, but you dont know how to put it together. You want to capture that missing something; you want to put the pieces in place. But try as you might, that something still isn't there.