Yes, Self-Centered
Your initial reaction to this title is that it is a criticism, an insult. We need to distinguish between self-centeredness, being grounded by your values, and selfishness, when your actions are indulgent to the point of being unnecessarily detrimental to others. Self-determination By definition, self-worth can only be judged by oneself. This issue is our […]
There for Them
The dreaded phone call brings news of death that triggers grief, even when it comes as expected after a long illness. While we cannot and should not avoid our grieving process, today’s message addresses our response to others. The closest family members possess the most immediate and highest needs. Even if you are one of […]
A Message at the Beginning of the Journey
Why am I writing a blog? The answers are found in five words: meaningful, useful, fulfilling, helpful, and enjoy. The 52 Steps Forward blog was conceived to provide meaningful and useful messages leading one to a more fulfilling life because I want to be helpful and I enjoy writing them.
A fulfilling life is one with an abundance of peace, joy, and accomplishment. You will note I use the less linguistically fluid “fulfilling” instead of “fulfilled” as our lives are a journey with various seasons of fulfillment. While enjoying every season for what it brings, I encourage you to be moving continuously forward to something greater even in the best of seasons and particularly in the worst.