The Power of Positive Thinking

July 12, 2018July 9, 2018 gorcmeetsworld Current Events, Lifestyle, Spirituality actions, awry, challenge, fate, God, growth, lost, positive, positivity, prayer, thoughts, universe

The Power of Positive Thinking - it was the motto on my recent trip to Maui. You see, even when you travel to paradise, things can go incredibly wrong. Whether it was delayed flights, missing luggage, a thought-to-be-lost wallet, or exploring the unknown, the power of positive thinking never failed us. Positive thinking can be hoping … Continue reading The Power of Positive Thinking

Spiritual Direction

June 23, 2018 gorcmeetsworld Spirituality, Uncategorized best self, direction, doubt, enlightenment, faith, fear, God, growth, guilt, journal, journey, prayer, reflection, Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Exercises, spirituality, St. Ignatius

There tends to be a toss-up between my indecisiveness and impatience for what tends to be my greatest flaw. But a few years ago, I embarked on a journey that allowed me to tap into and start working on the former as a way to understand the power and importance of discernment. This journey was … Continue reading Spiritual Direction

Decisions, Decisions

October 30, 2017October 29, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Current Events, Lifestyle, Spirituality chapters, choices, crossroads, decisions, faith, impatience, indecisiveness, life, trust

If you're struggling with a big decision, or waiting for a new opportunity - just trust yourself.

Love Lost

August 12, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Current Events, Lifestyle, Spirituality death, gratitude, grief, laughs, loss, love, memories, moments, pain, peace, sorrow

"Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." Alfred Lord Tennyson I hate this quote. Correction: I hated this quote. I hated it before I loved and lost. I never understood how it was easier to have loved, to fully live and breathe that feeling and to lose it, … Continue reading Love Lost

Baby Girls and Older Gents

April 30, 2017July 28, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Spirituality Family, Friendship, God, Gospel, lessons, religion, spirituality, strangers

I flipped my covers off this morning and said, "Time to give it to God." It was time for Church. I have found a nice routine for myself in finding a Church I can call home on Sundays. A mass that I take something from, music that can be improved, but overall a good experience … Continue reading Baby Girls and Older Gents

Surprise

March 13, 2017March 13, 2018 gorcmeetsworld Current Events, Spirituality faith, Friendship, God, grief, hope, Kairos, love, retreat, spirituality, surprise

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. They can bring unexpected blessings or catastrophic misfortunes. I've been the recipient of both and it has put me on a pendulum between happiness and sadness – loving life for its beauty, but hating it for its incredible unfairness. My most recent surprise was being invited to partake in … Continue reading Surprise

Me, Myself and I

July 27, 2016July 28, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Lifestyle, Spirituality, Uncategorized burnout, Career, conflict, Dreams, fulfillment, hobbies, Jobs, lifesaving, obligations, Oxygen Mask Theory, passion, self, self care, Time, vacation, work

When I was in Boy Scouts one of the merit badges I earned was Lifesaving. The most important lesson I took from that experience was that if a person is drowning you should never jump in to try to save them. Instead, look for an object to throw to them to help them float or … Continue reading Me, Myself and I

Say Yes

July 2, 2016July 28, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Lifestyle, Spirituality adventure, balance, choices, decisions, explore, life, positivity, Recreation, refuel, Stress, work, yes

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.” -Steve Jobs Yes. It's the most underestimated word in our vocabulary. I would even argue that it is more powerful than love, courage or ambition. That's because yes is the one word … Continue reading Say Yes

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