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Making Sense of Life One Thought at a Time

Making Sense of Life One Thought at a Time

By Michael Gurley

Making sense of life one Thought at a time. Life throws us curveballs, but we can learn to face the challenge head-on. We've been here before. Muscle memory. Lessons learned. Recall to mind, and step up to the plate!
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Making Sense of Life One Thought at a TimeJul 05, 2021

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Lost Muscle Memory

Lost Muscle Memory

There are times we "forget" how things go. We've lost the memory of the muscle to do something. You can restore and rehabilitate it, sure, but what if you've lost your muscle memory with God?

Feb 06, 202404:42
The Purpose of Snow

The Purpose of Snow

Snow! Stay! Please...
Dec 01, 202204:34
Of All The Things We Want

Of All The Things We Want

Just a short poem. You'll like it.
Aug 18, 202202:50
When Life Breaks

When Life Breaks

No matter the season choose to be good, live good.
Feb 10, 202207:40
Faulty Reasoning Skills

Faulty Reasoning Skills

What you reason with today paints a future you may not be happy to live. Update your reasoning now! Even 1 degree rudder shift shows great promise tomorrow.
Feb 07, 202208:12
Living Through Minefields

Living Through Minefields

Mines deter and destroy. They are there for a reason until no longer needed. Then, can you undo their damage?
Nov 18, 202106:08
Out Of The Park

Out Of The Park

Keep giving it your all. Someday you’ll Homer the moment
Nov 11, 202104:33
Warning! Storms Ahead

Warning! Storms Ahead

We may be able to predict the storms but that doesn’t mean we are prepared for them.
Oct 28, 202110:39
What’s Your Job?

What’s Your Job?

Do you know your everyday and all the time job?
Oct 28, 202103:48
Practice His Presence

Practice His Presence

To be like Jesus…we must practice being like Jesus. Not in the flesh, but in the spirit, and the flesh will follow
Oct 21, 202107:53
The Things You “Do” Before You Do

The Things You “Do” Before You Do

Think it through, there’s always something in front of that which you do…
Oct 20, 202103:31
Finding Your Pace, or Peace, of Life

Finding Your Pace, or Peace, of Life

It’s amazing. Captain James Tiberius Kirk finally went to space. It’s a rich mans dream…what’s your pace or peace say about yours?
Oct 14, 202109:14
Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned

Learning to produce lessons we will need later in life.
Aug 28, 202114:41
Soft ReBoot

Soft ReBoot

Restarting and redefining what podcasts are like in my world. Will you join me? Let me know you’re onboard!
Aug 04, 202103:07
Reality… Will it Always Question my Inside View?

Reality… Will it Always Question my Inside View?

Comparing reality to my memories
Jul 05, 202110:21
To Be Like Jesus

To Be Like Jesus

We are not who we are, we are who we pretend to be. Life is complex as a freeway interchange or it’s simple as an imitator of Christ.
Jun 28, 202108:57
What Happens When Life Changes? Go with the flow? Or, not.

What Happens When Life Changes? Go with the flow? Or, not.

We choose how we stand up to changes life sends our way…
Jun 11, 202106:41
Life Is Complex

Life Is Complex

You may wish for simplicity, but life, by its definition is very complex.
Jun 01, 202108:32
Field of Dreams, or Nightmares, Perhaps

Field of Dreams, or Nightmares, Perhaps

What happens in our dreams do not always represent reality.
May 24, 202106:23
The Heartbeat of The Word

The Heartbeat of The Word

What are the greatest commandments Jesus teaches? Love God. Love Man. You are not far from the kingdom of God.
May 21, 202108:02
From The Inside Out

From The Inside Out

What’s inside? Does it reflect the real you? What’s outside? Is that how you want others to know the inside you?
May 18, 202107:20
Talking To Myself

Talking To Myself

Talking and Answering yourself is one of the best conversations you will ever have.
May 14, 202107:56
Who Are We Fighting

Who Are We Fighting

If our fighting focus is on others, then our fight is in vain.
May 12, 202111:06
Before I Wash My Face

Before I Wash My Face

Knowing how to start your day is probably your most important action.
May 11, 202104:51
Conquer The Darkness

Conquer The Darkness

The light from our past is dim. It barely pokes a hole in our darkness. We need modern light to also dispel the darkness
Apr 26, 202111:53
Recovering From Brokenness

Recovering From Brokenness

In times like these it’s wise to remember... there have always been times like these!
Apr 05, 202106:42
Saturday Song - He Lives

Saturday Song - He Lives

Today is between Good Friday and The First Day of the Week. 2,000 years ago the disciples celebrated their Passover Sabbath...tomorrow is a special day. He lives!
Apr 03, 202104:28
Increasing Our Influence...Why?

Increasing Our Influence...Why?

Is is possible to increase our influence. Sure. It’s not easy. It’s possible. But what are you looking for?
Apr 01, 202105:57
Lesson of Flybys

Lesson of Flybys

Before we speak take the flyby thoughts that come your way and polish them for public use.
Mar 31, 202115:16
Life’s Cluttered Piles

Life’s Cluttered Piles

Life, and that includes our minds, are full of clutter. How do you handle the clutter? You have the power to control the piles of clutter!
Mar 24, 202109:41
Mingled Treasures

Mingled Treasures

What do you focus on? That’s what you treasure!
Mar 23, 202109:32
What is Family?

What is Family?

Family is what you make it but there is a science and study to exactly what constitutes “family.”
Mar 16, 202108:16
Attitude, Perspective, Positive, Negative

Attitude, Perspective, Positive, Negative

Treating my attitude to an overhaul, learning to say no.
Mar 12, 202109:09
Waning Energy = Creates Distractions

Waning Energy = Creates Distractions

Learn to boost your energy by managing distractions
Mar 11, 202110:04
We’ve Been Here Before

We’ve Been Here Before

Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but have we learned anything from the past 12 months? I’m not so sure.
Mar 06, 202108:23
Wishing For Something From My Past

Wishing For Something From My Past

Nostalgia. Memory lane. Antiquities. Necessary for today and my future.
Mar 03, 202105:53
The Uncertainty Principle

The Uncertainty Principle

After 12 months of uncertainty, is it finally over?
Feb 24, 202113:11
A Song For Saturday - In Times Like These

A Song For Saturday - In Times Like These

In Times Like These, We Find, There Have Always Been Times Like These...
Feb 20, 202107:15
Some Day All Good Things Will End

Some Day All Good Things Will End

Be the change you want to see. It begins with each of us. You. And. Me.
Feb 18, 202107:37
Calling Others

Calling Others

When calling others, or receiving calls from others is important. Then. Do it!
Feb 15, 202105:09
Yes...It’s Valentines

Yes...It’s Valentines

No day is more special simply because it’s a commercialized event.
Feb 14, 202103:53
It’s a Snow Day

It’s a Snow Day

Any cold day beats a hot day any ol’ day of the year!
Feb 12, 202107:41
The Clarity of Night

The Clarity of Night

So Long, Pixel
Feb 09, 202104:15
Let’s Sing Like Jesus

Let’s Sing Like Jesus

At the Last Supper Jesus sang.Paul and Silas sang in prison. David’s psalms were simply words of life put to music.
Feb 06, 202107:44
When it’s Me vs God - Who Wins?

When it’s Me vs God - Who Wins?

It’s better to be on God’s side than putting yourself against his thoughts and plans for you.
Feb 05, 202107:06
Micro-Slices of Time

Micro-Slices of Time

How much weight do you give those micro-slices of time that make up the entirety of your life?
Feb 02, 202109:44
Sometimes It’s Hard To Keep On When No One is Interested

Sometimes It’s Hard To Keep On When No One is Interested

...if a tree falls in a forest and there is no one there to hear it, does it still make a sound? Do I care if anyone ever tells me what they think about what I have to say...???

Feb 01, 202108:20
Favorite Song of All

Favorite Song of All

Songs are not only about the genre, style, or singer, but mostly about the words and message they impart.
Jan 30, 202109:15
Action Triumphs Words

Action Triumphs Words

Don’t waste hot air saying, Thimk it through and Do!
Jan 29, 202106:07
What Did you Learn In Your Trial?

What Did you Learn In Your Trial?

We must always put to use that which we valuably learned in our trials.
Jan 28, 202105:59