Rules for Embracing Life

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Rule #12 - Don't be afraid to admit you could be wrong Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jul 12, 2024 at 08:58 am by admin

And so we come to the last Rule. The one that made me look back at Rules #1 through #11 and wonder. Could I be wrong? Maybe I misinterpreted what he was thinking. After all, a.... Read More

Rule #11 - Don't be sheep, speak out when you see wrong Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jul 06, 2024 at 11:32 am by admin

"Don't be sheep.." Sheep are mentioned more than 500 times in the Bible. With approval. They provide food, clothing, and lambs make the best sacrifices. Sheep stay togethe.... Read More

Rule #9 - Know your boundaries but also know when to expand them (Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century)

Jun 22, 2024 at 06:13 pm by admin

Boundaries. a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a limit of a subject or sphere of activity. the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationshi.... Read More

Rule #8 Make no small dreams, always test the limits of who you are - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jun 10, 2024 at 11:30 am by admin

Rudbeckia Maxima is a coneflower with big dreams. Seeing it in all its outstretched glory is an invitation to smile. The unimpressive cabbagelike leaves force their way out of.... Read More

Rule #7 - Look for and connect with the beauty in your life Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jun 03, 2024 at 03:46 pm by admin

Rule 7 - Look for and connect with the beauty in your life (Rose garden/inner spirit of people) Connecting with beauty in the inner spirit of others begins with finding beaut.... Read More

Rule #6 - If in doubt, do it for the grand kids or your children Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 27, 2024 at 01:25 pm by admin

Kahlil Gibran's message on children in his lyric poem in "The Prophet" expresses what Ivan meant in Rule 6. Children are not just ours. They are the future: "And a woman who.... Read More

Rule #5 Don't hide your talents - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 24, 2024 at 09:41 am by admin

Ivan Potter, the eternal optimist and self-described futurist, envisioned a world where everyone's talents were recognized and used to make the world a better place. That was.... Read More

Rule #4 Talk to God every day - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 18, 2024 at 09:07 am by admin

We have a friend who often begins prayers with "Hey God". Ivan Potter was the best Pray-Er I ever met. He followed no formula. He . He knew his prayers would be answered. His.... Read More

Rule #1 Confront Your Fears - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 03, 2024 at 12:27 pm by admin

Rule #1 Confront Your Fears (Clinton KY) It is interesting that Ivan said not "conquer your fears" but "confront your fears". He recognized that not all fears can be conquere.... Read More