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True Story: The Seeds of Our Calling (4)

The Seeds of Our Calling 4 True Story: The Seeds of Our Calling (4)Am I going to have to give up all I’ve achieved? Will I have to start over at a new job?

Is there really something more important than what I’ve been doing all these years? What if I go after it and I fail? Will I be left all alone? It’s no wonder so many of us would rather avoid these questions and go back to an earlier time. But avoidance is dangerous. Continue reading »

True Story: The Seeds of Our Calling (3)

The Seeds of Our Calling 3 True Story: The Seeds of Our Calling (3)I should be responsible and make a good living. I should do what the woman wants me to do. I should not do what the woman wants me to do. I should be strong and silent. In many ways I have found that in the first part of our lives we are living out what our parents wanted us to be or rebelling against what our parents wanted us to be. Continue reading »

True Story: The Seeds of Our Calling

The Seeds of Our Calling True Story: The Seeds of Our Calling I remember when I first became aware that there was a difference between my career and my calling. I was at a men’s retreat, still feeling slightly guilty that I was doing something without my wife and family. One of the exercises involved looking deeply inside us to help discover our purpose for the second half of our lives. Continue reading »

Things that Make My Mom Happy

mom Things that Make My Mom HappyIn fact, many people feel bored of working at office and doing the same activities every day. But I think it doesn’t apply for women. Women never show their fatigue even though they also feel tired – men are more expressive. Thus, women are great, right? Women never complain about doing many activities, such as: working at office, taking care of children, cooking in the kitchen, cleaning house, etc. Continue reading »

The Other House That You Should Keep Your Eye On Part (4)

neighbour 300x208 The Other House That You Should Keep Your Eye On Part (4)  One of the realities you must face as a stepmother is that even though you have no legal relationship with your stepchildren, you will still be paying for them—even if you don’t buy them school clothes or pay for lessons or sports equipment. An example from our household is vacations. I love to travel. I consider travel a major priority in my life and always have. Continue reading »