Rik Morris

Thoughts, Wisdom & Insights

Swimming-Cat

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Our cat has started swimming in the pool.  The third time I caught her on video.  We thought cats hated water…oh well we learn something every day.

Cornerstones-Keystones-Capstones

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Jesus is the Cornerstone of the House of God.  He holds the foundation together and aligns what we build on to keep it straight and strong.  Keystones are stones (leaders) that hold the archway bricks (followers) in place.  Archways are over doors and windows (entries) into the Houses of God. Sometimes keystones are placed over windows and doors with no archway and serve no purpose except decoration.  Some leaders are like that, no purpose just decoration. Capstones are lids that allow nothing to go up or come down.  The spiritual implications are huge.

 

Suddenly-Something-New

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We can go through life repeatedly going down the same path and one day suddenly see something new to us, that has been there all along. Don’t get stuck thinking you have everything figured out. Keep your eyes open and suddenly you will see something new.  Be creative, embrace new ideas.  Creativity is in your DNA.  You were made to be creative.   Artists and writers are not the only ones creative; engineers, attorneys, plumbers, electricians, janitors, and clerks are all creative.

Words-Are-Powerful

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The words we speak have enormous power to tear down or to build up.  Children are affected the rest of their lives.  They internalize words like “You will never amount to anything.” or ” That picture you drew was awesome”.  We also speak to ourselves and either curse or build up.  “I can’t sing” or “Good things are happening all around me”.  Also, others are affected by our words whether they hear them or not. “You drive like an idiot, you need a ticket” or “She looks depressed, a great circumstance will change her life today”. Choose your words carefully, your words are powerful.

Decisions

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It has been said that a tree is 90% air. When attempting a chip shot does that mean “always play it safe?” Not exactly, but it does mean slow down and make an informed decision. Seek council for big decisions in business and also in life. Wisdom comes from council,  meditation, and Divine intervention.  For important life changing decisions,  increase time and information before you decide. Do not make emotional snap decisions.

Rationalizing-Failure

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Make mistakes valuable by using them to climb to new successes.  Never rationalize a failure. Change whatever caused the failure. Leadership is not easy, leadership is hard work.  If someone has to go, don’t delay because time is crucial. The effective members of the team will appreciate hard decisions that move the ball down the field.