18Jun 2017 by CJ

Quitting something you enjoy only winds up hurting yourself

Life & Living
“Quitting is the easiest thing to do.” - Robert Kiyosaki There are times in life when we feel as though we’ve had enough – when the struggles are just too great and quitting seems like a viable solution. Regardless of the circumstance, some days you find yourself wondering if it’s worth it? It’s a difficult question to ask, with an answer you may not be willing to hear. I’ve been asking myself that question a lot lately, especially when it comes to this blog, and I believe it might just be quitting time for The View from Here. I’ve written over 650 posts so far, and have received some amazing feedback, quite literally from people all over the world. But at the end of the day, what have I really…
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13Jun 2017 by CJ

A cult can hide in a very unsuspecting place

Life & Living
“Cults can hide in many places.” ― Natacha Tormey, Cults - A Bloodstained History Some things in life are unable to be fully understood unless experienced firsthand. For instance, if you were to tell me a decade ago that I would find myself working for an organization with cult tendencies, I would’ve laughed in your face. But we can’t always predict where life may take us. However, what’s important are the lessons we learn along the way. I’ve become disenchanted, and ultimately boarded, with social media. But on rare occasions, I do check in to see what’s going on. What I found on this particular day surprised me, inspired me and frustrated me all at the same time. It was a post from a former co-worker, from the organization I…
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29May 2017 by CJ
Write someone a letter and show how valuable they are

Write someone a letter and show how valuable they are

Generosity & Kindness, Love & Relationships
“How wonderful it is to be able to write someone a letter! To feel like conveying your thoughts to a person, to sit at your desk and pick up a pen, to put your thoughts into words like this is truly marvelous.”  ― Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood When was the last time you sat down to write someone a letter? With all the electronic means of communication today, writing anything with a pen and paper has become passé to say the least. But to write someone a letter is about more than just formality – it’s about sincerity. It means setting aside time to gather your thoughts and convey your admiration and appreciation for the recipient who will read it. How often do we do that? I mean with all the social…
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22May 2017 by CJ

Leave the day behind – enjoy what you come home to

Life & Living
​"Consciously leave all those behind, walk into your home in a manner that says you are truly happy to be home for the ones you love, who have missed you all day, and have so longed to have you back."  - Grace Essen  As the hours pass, and the sun and the moon switch places, it’s important to leave the day behind. While not every day is filled with challenges, we must learn to return to the ones we love invigorated by the comfort and security of being home. A place where the sometimes daunting nature of life is replaced with sincerity and humility. We need​ to forget the day and simply​ rejoice in crossing over the threshold into an environment brimming with affection, silliness and a melody so familiar…
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15May 2017 by CJ

Finding your destination – don’t forget what got you there

Love & Relationships
“Accidents and inspiration lead you to your destination.” – Mary Chapin Carpenter Are you still trying to find your destination in life? Are you traveling around wondering when the pieces of your existence will one day all fit together like a completed jigsaw puzzle you’ve been working on for years? Finding your destination is not a perfect algorithm. It often requires years of challenges, discoveries and even hardships before you find yourself home. Life is not a series of perfect events which lead to an enchanted destination. Life is hard and unpredictable, and oftentimes we’re blinded to its realities. We’re so busy trying to find our destination that we lose track of what’s going on all around us. We lose faith in a higher power who ultimately provides what we…
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