When my husband and I taught English as a Second Language (ESL), we tutored a young Chinese couple. The subject for that evening’s discussion was ‘The Purpose of Life’s Work and How it Differs from a Vocation. With a topic like that, there was bound to be a profound Chinese question, right? Totally different than what we were anticipating, however. The four of us sat at a round table in the commons of our church. We discussed the significance of life. Why do people exist? What matters in life? Career? Vocation? Job? Family? Happiness? However, the man seemed preoccupied with Read More
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From Ordinary to Extraordinary
What drives a person to want to accomplish something from ordinary to the extraordinary? I think of those who compete at the Olympics – the months and even years of grueling training and stiff discipline for a chance to win the coveted and prestigious gold medal. Or the ones who rise to the challenge to win $1,000,000 and the title of “American Ninja Warrior?” What motivates these athletes to prove their strength and competency beyond the average? What is their mission if it is not to take hold of the prize, the fame, the sense of accomplishment from ordinary to Read More
What’s Your Perspective?
Perspective : “Woe is me,” cried the mouse, “for life is short and full of sorrow with cats and traps all about, we’re never sure about tomorrow!” “Oh no,” said the horse, “for life is long and full of leisure, with all this food and grass about, each day is just another pleasure.” And so it appears to be, as the horse and the mouse have said, “Life is either good or bad – it’s all what’s in your head.” It’s all in one’s perspective. Take the death of Jesus on the cross some two thousand years ago – how Read More