Everyday life lessons. Cab ride i'll never forget. “Great moments often catch us unawares….” By Kent Nerburn There was a time in my life twenty years ago when I was driving a cab for a living. It was a cowboy’s life, a gambler’s life, a life for someone who wanted no boss, constant movement and the thrill of a dice roll every time a new passenger got into the cab. What I didn’t count on when I took the job was that it was also a ministry.
Because I drove the night shift, my cab became a rolling confessional. Passengers would climb in, sit behind me in total anonymity and tell me of their lives. We were like strangers on a train, the passengers and I, hurtling through the night, revealing intimacies we would never have dreamed of sharing during the brighter light of day. And none of those lives touched me more than that of a woman I picked up late on a warm August night. I was responding to a call from a small brick fourplex in a quiet part of town.
So I walked to the door and knocked. “Just a minute,” answered a frail and elderly voice. 30 things we do and don't need. 60 truths for growth. I know you want to be the best you can be. We all do. But sometimes we look for success in the wrong places or we try to achieve it in the wrong ways. Here are 60 inconvenient truths about personal development to help you stay on track. The acquisition of knowledge doesn’t mean you’re growing. And remember, the extra mile is the stretch of road that’s never crowded. As long as you follow your heart and never stop learning, you’ll turn not older, but newer every day. Photo by: Moiht Related 101 Simple Truths We Often Forget It‘s not where we stand but in what direction we are moving.
January 15, 2012 In "Hacks" 9 Addictions 90% of Us Struggle With We are addicted to our thoughts. May 17, 2015 In "Aspirations" 10 Good Reminders for Stressful Times “Fall seven times, stand up eight!” Power to choose. “Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” ~Wayne Dyer When I was 12 years old I got back from a weekend at my aunt’s house with my mom.
We came home to find my father dead in bed. I remember my mom’s screams causing many of our neighbors to come over to see what had happened. The experience shut me down. Apparently he was too proud to get a pacemaker. My oldest sister was on her honeymoon. I felt like I had to be the strong one because I was the man of the house now. Things were not well, though. I rarely even spoke about it with anyone. I thought I was okay with it, but I was damaged. I realized somewhere in my late 20s that it affected me. I tended to lean towards the negative. It impacted my ability to express emotions because I’d decided that being strong meant holding them in.
I managed to make it to the age of 29 without having my heart broken; in fact, I was only 5 months away from 30 when it happened. I don’t blame her, though. All i need to know. George carlin words. This is a masterpiece. If you have not read it, take the time to read it now. GEORGE CARLIN (His wife died a short time ago …..and George followed her, dying July 2008) George Carlin - comedian Isn’t it amazing that George Carlin – comedian of the 70′s and 80′s – could write something so very eloquent…and so very appropriate.
A Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. 30 ways to make today good day. Post written by: Marc Chernoff Email One today is worth two tomorrows. -Benjamin Franklin Yesterday is history and tomorrow is merely a figment of your imagination. So if you think about it, today is the only day you’re truly alive.
Here’s how to make it a good one: Get started a few minutes early.Work on something that’s meaningful to you.Complete an important piece of unfinished business.Spend time with positive, friendly people.Do something nice for someone else.Be present. And remember, a smile is the most beautiful curve on the human body. Photo by: Joisey Showaa If you enjoyed this article, check out our new best-selling book. And get inspiring life tips and quotes in your inbox (it's free)...