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you must go through deep pruning

you must go through deep pruning

John H. Vincent, an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a leader of the Sunday school movement firmly believed in the significance of deep pruning whenever necessary and in those challenging times finding comfort and solace in knowing this higher truth: “My Father is the gardener.” He once

live as if you’re already dead

live as if you’re already dead

> “Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what’s left and live it properly. What doesn’t transmit light creates its own darkness.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations A philosopher-warrior lives as if he/she is already dead. When you think that you have no life

you must train your senses

you must train your senses

> “Even as a tortoise draws in its limbs, the wise can draw in their senses at will.” — The Bhagavad Gita Imagine a group of school kids approaching a tortoise with sticks in their hands. When he sees the children coming, the tortoise issues a command to his body, “Withdraw!

richest blessings come from the greatest sorrows

richest blessings come from the greatest sorrows

> “It is a comforting thought that trouble, in whatever form it comes to us, is a heavenly messenger that brings us something from God. Outwardly it may appear painful or even destructive, but inwardly its spiritual work produces blessings.” ― L.B. Cowman, Streams in the Desert If you want

are you a believer?

are you a believer?

There are two kinds of people in this world: 1. Non-believers: The ones who say, “I will believe it only when I see it first.” 2. Believers: The ones who say, “If I want to see it, I know I must believe it first.” Who are you: a believer or

you must be willing to wait patiently

you must be willing to wait patiently

> After waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. (Hebrews 6:15) Abraham’s life was far from easy, and he was tested for an extremely long time. By postponing the fulfillment of His promise, the Lord put him to the test. Satan put him to the test by temptation,

life is change, change is life

life is change, change is life

> “Whatever the nature of the whole does, and whatever serves to maintain it, is good for every part of nature. The world is maintained by change—in the elements and in the things they compose. That should be enough for you; treat it as an axiom.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations,

the six essentials to having a good life

the six essentials to having a good life

Today, September 17th is my mentor Jim Rohn’s birth anniversary. We can all agree that Jim was a legend — someone whose teachings had a profound impact on countless people’s lives and helped them achieve extraordinary results, both in business and in life. Jim once remarked, “We’ve all

start listing things you’re grateful for

start listing things you’re grateful for

In these days where media and news constantly bombard us with negativity and stress-inducing stories, one of the best and wisest things that we can do for ourselves is to take out our journals and write down things that we are grateful for. Over the past few years, I have

things are unfolding in your best interests

things are unfolding in your best interests

> “Difficulties in your life do not come to destroy you, but to help you realise your hidden potential and power.” — Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam We all go through deep and dark valleys in this journey of life. We all face times when negative thoughts of fear, uncertainty,