What I Wish I could Tell You

Posted on November 21, 2023 by msw blog

I guess I would tell of the gratitude I have for teaching me what true bravery is — the courage to be yourself, to admit your mistakes and grow, to share your soul with the world, to pursue what you love, to fiercely protect those who need protection, to work hard, to strive for peace, to be ever optimistic, and to fully live…Thank you for teaching me that nothing is ever lost, just transformed. – Shannon Lee

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The Prince of Peace

Posted on November 21, 2023 by msw blog

How have you experienced God’s peace in the midst of a difficult situation? Which aspect of God in Isaiah 9:6 do you most need today? Why?

God of peace, when I’m anxious and fretting about many things, help me to turn to You and receive Your gift of peace.

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Rewards Card Program

Posted on November 20, 2023 by msw blog

Anyone else late to the credit card points train? I didn’t have a credit card until I moved to the U.S., so it was debit card all the way for me until a few years ago. Once I got one (secured because I had no credit!), I was terrified of using it. Fast forward to last month when, at dinner with two friends, they discussed how often they use their credit cards and the rewards they reap from the points. Then it hit me—I was essentially throwing away free money by not using my credit card regularly, right? Now I use it often, but am still cautious about keeping the balance low (though whether I succeed at that is up for debate…)  

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Change

Posted on November 20, 2023 by msw blog

“Choices mean everything, and both of these guys have made really bold strides and sacrifices to get where they are,” Hughes says. “No one is perfect. We watch, and every now and then, we see moments of imperfection. And to me it’s the beauty of the imperfections, because it’s like, ‘What happens next?’ I care less about when people fall down. I’m always concerned about how do we get back up.” -Ricckie Hughes

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Big Mind

Posted on November 20, 2023 by msw blog

There’s a concept in Zen Buddhism called “big mind.” It means you expand your outlook enough to see the good and the bad as they are, so that you can make fully informed decisions. When it comes to health and fitness, it means seeing your blood pressure for what it is. Your pecs. Your heart rate. Your weight. Your calves. The way you feel when you get up in the morning. The way you feel after 30 squats. It means knowing what those things mean to you. They’re not inherently “good” or “bad.” They just are. You can change them or not change them, but the point is not to achieve a certain goal or look a certain way. The practice—working out, meditating, eating good food, getting stronger—is the point.

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