Tag Archives: Attitude

There Are Four Popular Misconceptions About A Positive Mental Attitude

Four popular misconceptions about people with a positive attitude: They aren’t grounded in reality They are pollyannas They are privileged They don’t understand defeat, depression, etc Dear Son, you know me better than this. Next Blog

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Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen…

Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen… Remember that song? Dear Son (and many readers), only someone who’s climbed the mountain, crossed the desert, swam the channel, can know what it takes. It takes everything you’ve got, and then some. And … Continue reading

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Dear Son, Without Faith, You Are Left Holding Doubt

Dear Son, what is Faith? One thing it isn’t is doubt. So what Faith provides is the strength to carry on in the midst of doubt. Doubt will always surround us. Always (because we are human). Whether we allow it … Continue reading

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Dear Son, You May Be Asking How Is It Possible To Find Blessings In Hardships

Dear Son, watch nature. Learn from nature. Pay attention. Every living thing has an enemy, even those at the top of the food chain. Man is his own enemy. Like I said, pay attention. The first rule of nature is … Continue reading

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