Perspective is what allows us to step back and see the entire forest instead of just the same old tree we keep running into again and again.
BILL CRAWFORDIn order to become more influential with those who are resistant to our point of view, we must be willing to start with what is influencing them.
More Bill Crawford Quotes
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Life is not a means to an end but a series of experiences. Are you creating your series ‘on purpose’ ?
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Many people would rather be certain of their worries and fears, than risk the uncertainty of hope and optimism.
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When we take care of ourselves like we would take care of someone we love, the quality of our living and our giving goes up.
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A process for discernment: God is my ultimate source of truth and wisdom, and dwells forever at the center of my being. Therefore, any thought, emotion, or action that takes me further from my center can be neither truthful, nor wise.
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Autonomy, Purpose, & Mastery: If you are having difficulty creating the life you want, chances are one or more of these are missing.
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To truly be of service to others, we must first serve the server. The ability to bring an enlightened presence to those in need is the ability to light a candle without burning ourselves out.
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Creating a meaningful life has less to do with how we feel about our past than what we do about our future.
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To spank or not to spank isn’t the question the question is whether whether we are teaching a quality we want our kids to have as adults?
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How do you keep people from jerking your chain? Don’t give your chain to jerks!
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Change isn’t always easy, but with purposeful practice, any old habit can be replaced with a way of being we would recommend to those we love.
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You can’t ‘cope with’ change anymore than you can ‘manage’ stress.
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Nothing destroys a relationship quicker than our fears of inadequacy and loss.
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One key to success is knowing the difference between knowledge and wisdom. One is information from the past while the other is the key to the future.
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Serenity is not just an escape, but a precursor to acceptance, courage, wisdom, and change.
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Never define yourself in terms of how you are negatively affected by others.
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