Elevate, Author at Elevate

HOW CAN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Elevate

Let me start by categorizing this question into three parts. One, was it really a bad thing? Two, was I, or someone else, personally responsible for it? And, three, was it truly something that happened that was beyond personal responsibility? First, was it really a bad thing? We need to clarify if the situation that happened or is happening is truly “bad.” Maybe it is going to be “good” in the ...
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MARRIAGE BEST PRACTICES

Posted on July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 by Elevate

Marriages will always have ups and downs; it is part of the game. It does take work and it is not always easy. The following list is my top ten for keeping myself and my wife fulfilled in our marriage. This list is for the married men out there. If you want an awesome marriage, here is your action plan: 1. Appreciate her every day. I’m not kidding. Tell her how special she is to you a...
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Our Mind

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 by Elevate

Our minds are our greatest encourager. Examples of positive self-talk are, “I can do this; nothing is going to stop me; I believe in myself; I am strong and courageous.” Try saying these now..... Feels good, doesn’t it? Our minds talk to us all of the time, remember? We all have that little voice in our head. If you don’t think you have a voice in your head, it’s the voice that just said, “What...
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Do you need to conquer fear with a little more courage? Try this!

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 by Elevate

Go with a friend to your grocery store and lie down on the floor and twiddle your thumbs thirty times. Make sure you do it in an area up front where people are going to walk by you or stop. If someone asks you what you are doing, tell them you are taking a break and need to rest for a minute. Before you do this, you are going to hear the Mulaheenie, big time, shout all kinds of fear into your brai...
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