Please keep my wife in your prayers. This morning she fell down and broke her lower back. She's in the hospital and they are going to do surgery on her then put her in a nursing home for a couple of weeks. As some of you know according to doctors she only has 3-15 months left and now I'll have less time with her. This isn’t how I expected our last month's together to go.

The Importance of Power, Passion, and Purpose in One’s Life Every person is born into this world with a unique combination of strengths, dreams, and potential. Yet many people go through life feeling lost, unsure, or disconnected from who they really are. They wake up, go to school or work, take care of responsibilities, and repeat the same routine without much thought. Deep down, though, most of us crave something more. We want to feel alive. We want to feel that our lives matter. We want to feel that what we do each day brings us closer to becoming the person we imagine ourselves to be. Three powerful forces can help us achieve that: power, passion, and purpose. These three ideas are not just motivational words used in speeches or self-help books—they are essential building blocks for creating a meaningful life. Understanding them and learning how to use them can help anyone, young or old, build confidence, make better decisions, overcome challenges, and move toward a future filled with fulfillment and direction. Although these ideas may sound big or complicated, they are simple at their core. Power is your ability to influence your life. Passion is what excites you and gives you energy. Purpose is the deeper meaning behind why you do what you do. When all three work together, they form a strong foundation for success, happiness, and personal growth. This essay will explore each idea—what it means, why it matters, and how you can develop it. The goal is to break these concepts down into clear explanations and examples so that even a 15-year-old can fully understand and immediately apply them. I. Understanding Power: The Ability to Shape Your Life When people hear the word power, they often think about control, authority, or belonging to a group that dominates others. But the kind of power that matters most in life is not about controlling people—it's about controlling yourself. Personal power is your ability to make choices, to take action, and to influence the direction of your own life.

In October my wife and I celebrated our 21st anniversary. She had several autoimmune diseases when we got married but she was healthy enough to do things on her own. These last couple of years her health has taken a turn for the worse. Yesterday we found out that she was diagnosed with Cachexia disease. Depending on what stage she's in the average lifespan of this disease is 3-15 months. We will find out what stage she's at this week but we are taking this pretty hard. I spent a lot of time yesterday in tears crying knowing that I won't have years with my wife. I've been through a lot of challenges in my lifetime, but this really hits hard. When that dreadful day comes I hope that I'll be able to stay strong.

How To Be Unshakeable in Every Situation: 5 Life Lesson Quotes Miyamoto Musashi was a legendary Japanese swordsman who remained undefeated in over 60 duels throughout his lifetime. Born in the late 16th century, he transformed from a wandering warrior into one of history’s most profound philosophers on strategy, discipline, and mental fortitude. His masterwork, “The Book of Five Rings,” has guided military leaders, business executives, and individuals seeking personal mastery for centuries. What made Musashi exceptional wasn’t just his sword skills but his unshakeable mental state. He developed a philosophy that enabled him to face death without fear, make decisions without hesitation, and maintain clarity in the midst of chaos. The following five lessons provide practical guidance for cultivating an unshakeable mindset in every area of life. 1. Accept Failure to Succeed “Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.” – Miyamoto Musashi. Musashi taught that a warrior must confront the possibility of defeat before every battle. This wasn’t pessimism but rather a radical acceptance of reality. By acknowledging that failure is always possible, he freed himself from the paralyzing fear that prevents people from acting in critical moments. When you’ve already accepted the worst possible outcome, you can act with complete freedom and clarity. The practical application extends to every area of life. When you accept that any venture might fail, any relationship might end, or any achievement might be lost, you paradoxically gain the courage to pursue them fully. Most people live trapped between desire and fear, never committing completely because they can’t accept potential loss. This hesitation guarantees mediocrity. This acceptance doesn’t mean fatalism. It means operating from clear-eyed realism instead of denial. When you start each day acknowledging that circumstances can change instantly, you develop the flexibility to adapt without the emotional devastation that crushes others. You make decisions based on what serves your goals rather than what protects your ego from discomfort.

8 important questions we should ask ourselves The 8 questions 1. Where do your thoughts come from? This question prompts reflection on the origin of one's thoughts and existing ideologies 2. How could you begin to define your identity without limits or labels? This challenges the common practice of defining oneself by societal or personal labels, encouraging a broader, more growth-oriented self-definition 3. In what aspects of your life do you actually have peace of mind? The speaker suggests that identifying areas of peace reveals existing strategies for achieving tranquility that can be applied to other areas of life 4. In what ways does your life serve a greater purpose? This question pushes viewers to consider whether their life has a purpose and challenges them to consider becoming a role model for others 5. What don't you know that you really need to know today? This question encourages self-awareness about gaps in knowledge and understanding 6. How can you peacefully coexist with uncertainty? This question prompts reflection on accepting the inherent uncertainties of life, particularly the ultimate certainty of death and making the most of life. 7. Upon what basis do you make important decisions? This asks viewers to consider the criteria they use for decision-making, whether it's facts, feelings, or values 8. What are you going to do about it? These questions emphasize taking personal responsibility, making conscious choices, and becoming the change one wishes to see in the world.