boundaries

Boundaries Break Down Barriers

Nathan SmithFamily, Life Skills

Believe it or not, boundaries actually break down barriers.  It may seem strange or even incorrect but a boundary and a barrier are not the same thing.  The problem is we can too easily equate the two and therefore rob ourselves of being able to appreciate the important differences.  You know that guy that talks too much at the office …

Gratitude

Are You Driven By Gratitude?

Nathan SmithLife Skills, Perspective

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what drives people.  I hear a lot about how people are ‘driven’ to accomplish certain goals or reach certain milestones. If you’ve been watching the NBA Finals recently (or Stanley Cup Finals for that matter)  you hear a lot about the drive these athletes have to win a championship or the ‘chip on …

Hit The Gas

Hit the GAS not the Brake

Nathan SmithPerspective, Thought Provoking

I tend to be one that draws attention to the need for people to create margin, pull back, embrace Sabbath rest and generally ‘do less’.  I’ve written and talked about it much and I stand by the principles and challenges that I’ve laid out.  Our culture is obsessed with activity and distraction so there is certainly a need to be …