Published in ILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-onlyWhat Are You Not Noticing?Things that go unnoticed in your life — Have you ever suddenly noticed something you had not seen before? Yet it had been there all along. It could be something you saw on a drive you routinely make. Or because of a sudden interest in a certain car model, you start seeing them everywhere. But what if it’s…Notice5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-onlyIs There Any Good in Instant Gratification?Living life with fewer regrets — What a great time to be alive! Never in history have so many been able to get practically anything they could ever want. Not kings or queens, presidents, dictators, or even the wealthiest people on earth. How fortunate we are! You can have almost anything delivered to your door within…Life6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·2 days agoMember-onlyHow Good Is Your “Sight”?Do you see very clearly? — How good is your vision? No, not your eyesight. How good is your insight? Do you have a good grasp of what you see in life? Do you understand what motivates and drives you? Do you know yourself as well as you could or should? …Inspiration4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·3 days agoMember-onlyA Question That Will Change Your LifeWhy isn’t it asked more often? — Would you like a simple question to help you or anyone else radically change their life? It is a question rarely if ever, asked of most people, yet it makes complete sense once you know it. Read on to learn about this question and how it can alter the course…Life4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·4 days agoMember-onlyWhat Your Values Tell YouUncover your values in life — Values, values, values. Some companies go on and on about their values. Values are spelled out and included in most organizations’ mission and vision statements. But what do they mean to ordinary people? Do they really matter to us in everyday life? Yes, they matter tremendously, and understanding them will…Life6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·5 days agoMember-onlyAre You Prepared for a Better Life?5 ways to prepare for the future — Are you familiar with the Scout motto? It consists of only two words, but these words speak a great deal to those of us who want to live a better life. The two words are — BE PREPARED! While a scout knows what they are preparing for, for what are…Life7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·6 days agoMember-onlyHow You Can Learn From Your FutureWhat about the long view? — Have you ever considered how much better you can see the present by simply peering into the future? Is looking into the future possible? Absolutely, and it is not as difficult as you may think! Let’s learn how. Peering into the future Do you realize how often you make decisions in the present based…Life5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 1Member-onlyTackle the Big Things in Your LifeThree steps to get what you want — Most of us have that next big thing in our sights. What is yours? Is it a degree, home, job, pay raise, promotion, finding someone to marry, having children, a new career, moving to another country, retirement, or something else? It could be any one of thousands of things. Is…Inspiration7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 31Member-onlyYes, You Can Gauge Your MaturityThe four levels of maturity — Is it possible to tell how mature you are? How about what someone else is? Yes, it is, and it is far more straightforward than you realize. Let’s look at an easy-to-understand way to gauge maturity. What is maturity? Maturity is such an important subject in life it is surprising how little thought…Maturity6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 31Member-onlyBe in Charge of Your LifeWho are you following and leading? — Are you in charge of your life, or is someone else? Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower? Is it better to be in control or to follow another’s lead? How can you know for sure? …Life6 min read
