‘He who walks with wise men will be wise.’ Proverbs 13:20 NKJV
Change your thinking, change your life
If you’re surrounded by negativity, look for a better environment. Charlie Brower said, ‘A new idea is delicate. It can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a quip and worried to death by a frown on the right man’s brow.’ Negative environments kill great ideas every minute. A creative environment, on the other hand, becomes like a greenhouse where ideas are seeded, then sprout and thrive. In order to grow, you must seek out people who are committed to personal growth. Such people:
1) Encourage creativity. David Hills says: ‘Studies of creativity suggest that the biggest single variable of whether or not employees will be creative is whether they perceive they have permission.’ When innovation and good thinking are openly encouraged and rewarded, people see they have permission to be creative.
2) Are willing to risk failure. Even when you have studied and prepared yourself thoroughly, you will have to try several times before you succeed. So, you need to be in an environment where mistakes are viewed as part of the creative process.
3) Believe in the potential of a dream. A creative environment encourages the use of a blank sheet of paper and the question, ‘If you could draw a picture of what you want to accomplish, what would it look like?’ A creative environment allowed Dr Martin Luther King Jr to speak with passion and declare, ‘I have a dream,’ not ‘I have a goal.’ Goals may give focus, but dreams have power. Dreams expand your world. And God is the giver of dreams and visions (see Joel 2:28).
Book of Proverbs
The Book of Proverbs is one of the books in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible and the Hebrew Bible. It is a collection of sayings and wisdom literature, which provide practical advice on various topics such as moral behavior, relationships, work, and speech.
Traditionally, the authorship of the Book of Proverbs is attributed to King Solomon, who is believed to have written much of the book. However, modern scholars believe that the book was compiled over a period of several centuries, and it includes contributions from multiple authors. Some of the authors who are believed to have contributed to the book include King Hezekiah, Agur, and Lemuel.
The intended audience of the Book of Proverbs is believed to be young men who are being taught by their fathers and mentors. The book provides guidance on how to live a wise and righteous life, and it emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding. The book also warns against the dangers of foolishness, laziness, and immorality.
The Book of Proverbs is widely available and can be found in any Christian bookstore, or it can be accessed online through various Bible websites. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking practical advice on how to live a wise and righteous life, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who played a pivotal role in the American civil rights movement. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and became a leader in the movement to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
King is best known for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance as a means of achieving social change. He led many protests and demonstrations, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
On August 28, 1963, King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The speech was given in front of the Lincoln Memorial and was a defining moment in the American civil rights movement. In his speech, King called for an end to racial segregation and discrimination, and for the fulfillment of the promise of equal rights for all citizens, regardless of race.
The “I Have a Dream” speech was a powerful and passionate call for racial justice and equality, and it helped to galvanize public support for the civil rights movement. The speech is remembered as one of the most iconic moments in American history and has been cited as a symbol of the struggle for civil rights and social justice.
Charlie Brower
Charlie Brower was a prominent figure in the development of surfing culture in Hawaii during the early 20th century. He was a surfer, lifeguard, and businessman who established one of the first surf shops in Waikiki. He is also known for his contributions to surfboard design and innovation.
