http://livinginthestorm.com Creating Joy and Inspiration When Everything is a Mess Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:24:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you ever heard criticism of your country, or an individual, for helping others abroad while people still suffer "here" (wherever here is). I have, and it reflects a sad sense of humanity to say "let them fix it themselves." I recall hearing harsh criticism of Oprah Winfrey for building schools ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2010/01/helping-haiti-caring-beyond-borders/ Seasons Greetings from The Murnahan Family Please take a moment to hear a story of how a Christmas tree can change your outlook and reduce some holiday stress. This is a story from my family that shows the importance of sharing joy with others and making the decision to enjoy life now, ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/12/can-a-christmas-tree-change-your-life/ We all come to recognize our missions and our hearts through various moments in our lives. It seems that it often comes at the toughest times that we find our greatest caring and purpose. We should all remember those moments and use them every day. I watched this video of USA ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/11/reminder-of-caring-usa-for-africa-we-are-the-world/ Today is Veteran's Day in USA, where I live. Veteran's Day comes with a lot of mixed feelings. My country has fought against other nations, and sometimes that has come with scrutiny. I wish to believe that nobody likes war. They just want things their way, and sometimes it causes ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/11/in-honor-of-veterans/ There are times in our lives when it seems like we should just give up and move on. Maybe the things you want for your life are just a little too "unrealistic" and you would be happier without the extra stress of trying so hard. When this happens, it is time ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/11/why-not-just-give-up/ How do you see your future? Do you see anything at all? Is it better each day, or is it kind of blurry at times? When I set out to jot a new blog post, this blog post, I thought just as follows: "I should exclaim that my latest book release ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/11/seeing-the-future-vs-living-your-past/ Who among us can truthfully say they have never taken hurtful words to heart? Things others say can hurt even the strongest of us. Here is a short clip from my new book, “Living in the Storm”. Consider the ways that others have hurt you with their words, and how ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/10/they-are-only-words/ Monday 26 October at 9:00 a.m. Central / 7:00 Pacific Come and watch a live discussion about "Living in the Storm" during The Jim Cates Show. We will discuss how each of us can make better choices in life and begin to live in the storm instead of just waiting it ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/10/jim-cates-show-interview/ Join me for a "Living in the Storm" book signing from 5-7 p.m. Monday 26 October at Hastings in Fairlawn Plaza, 21st & Fairlawn in Topeka, Kansas. This will follow a scheduled interview on The Jim Cates Show from 9-9:30 a.m. which I will Webcast live, right here at livinginthestorm.com. Immediately after the show, ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/10/book-signing-at-hastings-21st-fairlawn-topeka-ks/ It troubles me to find so many complacent people around me. I want to make a difference. I want to help people become more cognizant, and to take a closer inventory of their life. Are you tired of watching people waste away with defeat, too? Are you with me? This is ... http://livinginthestorm.com/2009/10/diary-of-betterment-your-workbook-for-a-better-life/