Author Archives: Dale Cantrell

4/1–We don’t have to except the stories we inherit, the ones that tell us who we are supposed to be. We can stand up and say no at any point,  even if we’ve been saying yes our entire lives. It’s never too late. We can always reject the story placed on top of us, andContinue reading “Can You Spare A Minute Or So 4/1?”

Two buddies were hiking when they came upon an old, abandoned mineshaft. Curious about its depth, they threw in a pebble and waited for the sound of it striking the bottom, but they heard nothing. They went and found a bigger rock, threw it in and waited. Still nothing.      They searched the areaContinue reading “The Story Of The GOAT And The Railroad Tie”

Nan-en, was a Japanese Zen master who lived during the Meiji era (late 19th century). A college professor came to town to visit Nan-en and learn what Zen is. As they were both seated at the table, Nan-en served tea. He poured the professor’s porcelain cup full, but then he kept on pouring. The professorContinue reading “Don’t Overfill Your Mind With Things That Don’t Matter”

3/31–Start Your Day Off Right Series Quote: 3/31–Fall For Jesus He Never Leaves Story: Nan-en, was a Japanese Zen master who lived during the Meiji era (late 19th century). A college professor came to town to visit Nan-en and learn what Zen is. As they were both seated at the table, Nan-en served tea. HeContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 3/31”

3/31– Can You Spare A Minute?  3/31–Play Offense and not Defense

3/30–Can You Spare A Minute? 3/30–Live full, die empty— Les Brown

The “Coronary and Ulcer Club” lists the following rules for members…  1. Your job comes first. Forget everything else.  2. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are fine times to be working at the office. There will be nobody else there to bother you.  3. Always have your briefcase with you when not at your desk. ThisContinue reading “How To Join The Coronary And Ulcer Club”

3/29–Start Your Day Off Right Series Quote: 3/29–The amazing thing about love and attention and encouragement and grace and success and joy is it these things are infinite.  We get a new supply every single morning, and so we can give it away all day! Story: Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; butContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 3/29”