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Author Archives: James Gorton
Assumption Versus Reality
I have driven the road from Phoenix to Flagstaff to Albuquerque and then up to Colorado Springs numerous times over the 32+ years. It was in 1985 that we moved to Scottsdale and have gone back to my roots regularly … Continue reading
Keeping The Traditions Alive
Traditions in family life are very important. Traditions in the family create the foundations for legacies to be built for future generations. I began a tradition about thirty-five years ago when I had a scavenger hunt for my oldest child … Continue reading
Posted in God Relationship, Personal mastery, Relational goals
Tagged Legacy, Taos Indians, Traditons
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Giving Up Bad Habits
Bad Habits are hard to break. Smoking. Drinking. Eating sweets. Outbursts of anger. Swearing. Pornography. Speeding. Running red lights. California stops. Unhealthy relationships. Biting nails. Negative thinking. Gossip. Cutting others down. Sarcasm. I could go on and on about bad … Continue reading
Surprise in the Canyon
While we were in New Mexico, we decided to investigate the Rio Grande Gorge bridge. The scenery around Taos, NM is filled with sagebrush. Miles and miles of sagebrush. The landscape is flat with–have I said it–sagebrush. But outside of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Long horned sheep, Rio Grande, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
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The Greatest Human Value
Nadine and I had a special week this past week. It started about two months ago when we got a call from one of her 4 other sisters. Irene got on the phone and indicated to Nadine that Al, … Continue reading
Knowing Your Limitations
I grew up with a father that could fix anything. I mean anything. A broken washing machine? He could fix it. Need laminate on a counter? He could do it. Put wall tile on and finish it. It was done. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal mastery, Problem Solving
Tagged Assets and liabilities, Boundaries, Limitations, Skills and abilities
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My Plan VS God’s Plan
There are problems that come our way in which we have the resources to fix the problem and continue to move on. Those kind of problems are easy because we don’t need anyone to solve the problem, but we … Continue reading
Posted in God Relationship, Problem Solving
Tagged God's plan, Man's plan, Problems, Solving problems
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Choosing Our Coaches
I love to coach. Ever since I can remember I wanted to be coach when I grew up. Even as I am writing this jlog, I am reminded of my father who coached the little league in our town. When … Continue reading
Stubborness: Part II It’s Effects
Every choice has a consequence. When we talk about consequences we most often think of the negative consequences. But there are positive consequences to positive choices. For instance, if I choose to drive the speed limit the positive consequence is … Continue reading
Posted in God Relationship, Personal mastery
Tagged Loving too much, Stubborn, Stubborness
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