Character
“What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what sort of person you are.” ~C.S. Lewis
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Virtue Series | Week 5 – Frugality
Franklin’s virtue of Frugality is about stewardship, not stinginess. This week I saw how much time and energy I waste—and how simplicity restores joy. Frugality directs resources to what matters most, frees us from clutter, and makes generosity possible. It’s not less life, but more. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Roger Federer
“Yes, talent matters. I’m not going to stand here and tell you it doesn’t.But talent has a broad definition.Most of the time, it’s not about having a gift. It’s about having grit. In tennis, like in life, discipline is also a talent. And so is patience.Trusting yourself is a talent. Embracing the process—loving the process—is Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 4 – Resolution
Franklin’s virtue of Resolution is about keeping promises to yourself and others. This week I confronted procrastination, fear, and inconsistency, but also saw the strength of persistence and small wins. Resolution is not rigid willpower—it is integrity, trustworthiness, and the courage to follow through on what matters most. Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 2 – Silence
Silence is more than holding your tongue. It is listening with intent, thinking before speaking, and honoring space in a noisy world. Inspired by Franklin, Scripture, and the Stoics, I spent this week practicing restraint in speech and awareness in presence. The result? More clarity, less noise, deeper listening. Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 1 – Temperance
Temperance isn’t outdated. It’s essential. Week 1 of my 13-week virtue challenge reveals how this misunderstood virtue clears the mental fog. Through Franklin, the Stoics, Scripture, and reflection, I’m learning temperance isn’t denial. It’s joyful discipline. The reward isn’t just restraint. It’s clarity, gratitude, and a more intentional life. Continue reading
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Thirteen Weeks, Thirteen Virtues
13 weeks. 13 virtues. Inspired by Ben Franklin’s system of moral improvement, I’m tracking and reflecting on one virtue each week—starting with Temperance. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s a disciplined return to first principles. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Socrates
”Justice is the virtue that makes us useful to ourselves as well as to others.” ~ Socrates Continue reading
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