Chappy Chats

Much is said about loving yourself these days but what is the foundation of that love? Is it ever changing with time or is there a place that we can find a solid foundation or anchor for the basis of the love we have for ourselves?

Only in forgiveness of others can we find our own forgiveness and the freedom to embrace a free and fabulous future.

Sometimes in the modern world we just need to take the time and see that we, our government, other people and other governments are not the answer. For all of us and all governments are made up of flawed people who cannot help themselves. Only fear of others can keep us separated and unable to reach our potential. Peace can only be found in a Creator who loves us and directs us as humanity.

Before deciding about a situation maybe we should get to know the situation and the people by getting to know those involved. Don't judge by the outward appearance unless you know the inner heart and character.

Many times as Christians we feel the prompting of the Spirit to act and fail to do so. Even those who do not adhere to the Christian life have had moments when their gut or intuition or instinct has prompted them to act. The truth is no matter what we call this urging there are many times we have ignored the push and thus missed a wonderful experience. This week keep you eyes and ears open for this leading that may just be the help someone needed or a chance to experience joy and growth in your life.

Many times we find ourselves starring into the darkness believing that we are the total reason for our problems. Yes we create many of our own obstacles and problems in our life but we also have help in making the decision of which way we go with the input of others. We must own our decisions while realizing how we arrived at the point of having to choose. No one is on a solo journey in this life. It is a constant interaction with others. Those interactions present choices to be made. Too often we make them by believing one of three things: one: we are always the problem, two: someone else is always the problem, or three: it is just fate or luck. So, own your decisions but understand the people and circumstances which brought you to this point of decision making.

Only as you are all in on your philosophy of life and your passion can you adapt to change. One must know their foundation and what they are building in order to not be knocked off their course when change comes.

One cannot escape change in their life. You can only embrace or resist the change. Resisting just brings strife, bitterness and anger. Embracing it brings opportunity for growth, new strength and stretches you into a new area.

Our incarceration rate and recidivism rate is out of control and much of it is due to the fact we encourage the system to be harsh rather than encourage the individuals in it to be better by giving them a path to a different life.

Take the time to really know someone before you judge them or explode on them for their ideas or views. People need to listen to the heart and soul of someone before they can know them.