The Kernel That Wouldn’t!
The kernel that pops and becomes popcorn! Pleasure!! The grains that wouldn’t? Well, they risk the trash. The popping sounds, the leaping, and hopping in response to heat are interesting to see. Also, interesting is the fact that the kernels pop at different times and not all at once. Isn’t that sort of like life? We are ready at different times. Some attain goals quicker than others, don’t they? But no matter as long as we all get there, that’s okay. Right? The Kernel Fact! Popcorn kernel can leap up to 3 feet. The heat does get intense. Yikes! You want to keep the pot covered. To everything there is a season,A time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV Heat and pressure are uncomfortable for us humans and just like the grains, we’d rather hop off to where it is cooler and less stressful, yes? Also, notice how…
HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR IKIGAI? The Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Find your Ikigai [ee-key-guy] and live long and happy. Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles share inspiring perspectives on finding your Ikigai and living happier in their bestseller titled Ikigai; The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. Ikigai is from the Japanese word meaning a reason to live. It is what makes you look forward to getting up in the morning because you are excited to start the day. You have found purpose and it could be more than one, but they kind of fit together. Find your ikigai and live a long and happy life. FIND YOUR IKIGAI AND LIVE LONG Finding your Ikigai requires a patient search. Garcia and Miralles affirm that we are happiest when we know what to do, know how to do it, and know how well we are doing. The happiness that comes from finding and persistently pursuing purpose keeps us alive longer.…
Easily Make An Impression And Stand Out: Short Stories
To easily make an impression and stand out can be learned. It is not much fun to be just another writer, farmer, lifeguard, doctor, engineer, teacher, or chef. I’d rather keep learning and raising the bar. How about you? Now, I think of the Bible parable of talents in which three men each get talents to nurture. Two of them multiplied their talents while the third man buried his. Could he maybe have learned how to develop and put his talent to good use? Little Joe easily makes an impression and stands out in this short story. He wanted a special kind of ice cream and went to a café. He learned how much it costs and paused to make a decision. The server was impatient as the shop was filling up with clients. Finally, he got service. While clearing up after the customers, the server swallowed hard as she…