Author: TDB

Learning is a journey that includes everything we have learned in and out of classrooms, that is, how we engage with our world often shapes what we know and experience. The most important thing in learning is understanding and application – to walk through the full cycle of learning is to try out different routes and options and learn from them. Giving yourself those opportunities for learning results in building a mindset of possibility.

Growth is often seen as an external factor, but as with anything truth growth begins with the seeds which we plant.

Here’s one thing we can all agree on: 2020 has taken its toll on everyone. We are collectively going through a pandemic, recession, job losses and stay-at-home orders. That is not to mention political strife, inequality and the loss of many of our favorite stores and neighborhood restaurants. The turn of a new year provides us the opportunity to start the transition to better days. As I have spoken of on countless times, sometimes we have to go through the darkest times in order to be prepared for changes to move forward.

With patience and persistence, even the smallest act of discipleship or the tiniest ember of belief can become a blazing bonfire of a consecrated life. In fact, that’s how most bonfires begin – as a simple spark.

Growing mentally and growing physically are two completely different things. Growing mentally refers to a person’s psychological growth—the way we think and deal with different situations, and by what methods we develop and disseminate information. Growing up physically refers to a person’s physical growth – like increased height, strength, and health. It can also refer to the development of your brain. The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.