Tag Archives: wisdom

Other ideas for taking your character to a gym

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

Forgive someone. Repeatedly. Be consistent emotionally, even when storms rage inside. Choose to lose a fight to honour the relationship Embrace someone – including their flaws – without criticizing. Find a way to bless the person you dislike or maybe … Continue reading →

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Finding a “gym” for our characters…

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

So, testing reveals character, and repeated testing builds character. The same way physical testing – an exercise routine, for example – conditions our bodies for a higher and more efficient level of exertion, so mental and emotional testing can build … Continue reading →

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Overcomers.

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

All of us reach a place, at some point in our lives, where we are emotionally tired, drained, and questioning the wisdom of continuing with the thing that has made us feel like this. For some it is a job, … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

I was reminded the other day of my travels in India. We were driving through the ghettos of Mumbai. Our host was an Indian businessman who had made many millions of dollars in the recruitment industry. Why this story springs … Continue reading →

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A Note for New Fathers of Multiples

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

I wrote this as a basis for a chat to some new fathers of multiples. Then I thought, you know, maybe there are some others out there who don’t have the benefit of a Multiple Birth Club to provide support … Continue reading →

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The Exquisite beauty of Innocence

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

  I’ve always been saddened by the title of the Don Henley song “The End of the Innocence”. I guess when I was growing up and in my single days, innocence was a passing phase, a “nice” concept that quickly … Continue reading →

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Accountability

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

An interesting concept, not often  canvassed outside of specific forums, but, let’s work through it for a while. I’ll nail my colours to the mast early – I believe in accountability absolutely. That is not to say I find it … Continue reading →

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