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Life, Humans and their Mind V – A Dialogue with the Self
It is interesting to observe how we humans act and work in order to achieve what we are doing. Some of us do what he or she has to do in order to live such [singlepic id=436 w=320 h=240 float=right]as working, studying or fighting to bring what we need in order to live. Others are determined to do anything they can in order to achieve their dream or the purpose that they set for their life.
“There are two great days in a person’s life — the day we are born and the day we discover why.” Words that William Barclay once said. It is true that we can never be thankful for our existence without discovering our abilities and the reason we are living. One of the most dangerous things that would turn our life
Life, Humans and their Mind IV – Our Story
One of the great things that we, humans are great in doing is creating stories for the events that we pass through. We usually create stories so we can [singlepic id=428 w=320 h=240 float=right] remember the experiences that we go through. The experiences could be good and also bad. Defining whether what we pass through is good or bad depends on the story that we create.
For example if someone is asked about a specific event or time of his or her life, it would be difficult to remember all the details of this part and therefore we create a story that may develop with time but continues to hold a specific meaning that is related to the values and beliefs that we hold as the core of our life.
Life, Humans and their Mind II – Becoming
How many times did you think about the way your mind explains what happens in your life? Were you able of controlling your fears and did you succeed in [singlepic id=390 w=320 h=240 float=right]winning the most important battle in life that happens to be with yourself? Or you never thought until this moment about facing yourself?
We are easily drowned into our fears once our mind takes the lead. Our beliefs, standards and codes of life guide our mind so the latter would be able to guide us through life. Those who prefer not to become leaders choose to follow their mind and their mind alone. They do not learn anything new and they
A Few words about Life
One of the greatest challenges which one would go through is the kind that takes place between someone and his mind. There is nothing more difficult than conquering ourselves in order to become the one we want. These challenges usually turn us into who we continue to be through our life.
The battle starts when a revolutionist thinks about rising against what we call a belief system. A belief system is a collection of beliefs and ideas that we are taught since our birth. Usually these beliefs, ideas and the society create for us a purpose that we live upon for the rest of our life. Overcoming what we
Lessons in Leadership XXXVI – Responsibility
Taking responsibility no matter what happens is one of the attributes of a leader. Responsibility is related to the decisions we make in our life. Our decisions [singlepic id=271 w=320 h=240 float=right] bring us the result of what we do and then we either declare our responsibility of the consequences of our actions results or we simply try to escape from it.
Taking responsibility affects on us and those who are around us especially when we are leading others and trying to bring them together or develop the thoughts they have about life or the field that we are leading in. In order to succeed in leading we must make sure to make those who believe in us feel
Lessons in Leadership XXXV – Challenge Life or Life will Challenge You
One of the things that can be easily done is to isolate yourself and live a secured life. Some of us may think that by staying alone everything will be just fine. [singlepic id=266 w=300 h=200 float=right] We start to isolate ourselves by staying alone and away from those who are usually around us. In the end we find ourselves living a life that may be stable but lacks any kind of challenges.
Some would prefer a life that is quiet, stable and empty of any kind of surprises. We convince ourselves that by staying alone we wont be hurt and that no one
Lessons in Leadership XXXIIII – Opportunities
Two issues are important to discuss while talking about opportunities: how to create opportunities and how to act once there is an opportunity. [singlepic id=248 w=320 h=240 float=right] An opportunity is something which most of us think comes alone. We think that opportunities are not something that we can make an effort to bring. In fact opportunities can be made and brought in a way or another. Not only knowing how to create opportunities is what we need but also knowing how and when to make a move is important.
Lessons in Leadership XXXIII – Beliefs and Interests
To find a belief in one’s life is as important as having a purpose in order to make achievements. Finding a belief is not as easy as it appears especially that [singlepic id=246 w=320 h=240 float=right] there is a difference between creating a belief of your own and following a belief which others offer for you. There is nothing called a purpose in life without having a real belief which empowers it.
Usually we are taught to learn beliefs and accept them as they are whether they are beliefs about religion, life or values. A few dare to open a discussion about
