Jerry Clark
May 202 min read
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
I have often found myself stuck in a situation where I have yet to measure up to the world's standards. In school so many years ago, I...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Navigate the Blind Spots this Holiday
Oh, the holiday season is here! It is synonymous with family, joy, and festivities, yet the tasks of maintaining a clean home, preparing...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Down Memory Lane
I often look for ways to help families bond and find richness within. Family history usually fades away, and so do the memories. Maybe...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 1, 20232 min read
The Experience of Gratitude
I thoroughly enjoy working with people. I often request people to focus on good things in their lives and how they experience gratitude....
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Jerry Clark
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Compliments are Timeless.
Here are a few examples. "I'll never forget how stunning you looked on our wedding day. You took my breath away." "I was telling our...
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Jerry Clark
Oct 6, 20232 min read
The Wonder of a Child
Have you ever taken the time to observe the actions of children? They are uninhibited in their thinking and actions. Children possess an...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Gratitude ✍
In my fast-paced life, it's easy to become snared by the routines and responsibilities that define my daily existence. These routines...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Here Comes the Judge...
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck our area as a category-four hurricane. Wind and flooding were catastrophic. Our church opened as a Red...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Split the Parents
Parenting can be one of the most blissful or challenging issues we face. The balance of juggling responsibilities, decisions, and...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Joy or Happy
These terms are often used interchangeably. I have separated them. Happiness is based on my circumstances, while joy is sourced from...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 6, 20232 min read
That Sneaky Culprit...Indecision
Have you ever made a wrong decision or even many wrong decisions? Welcome to the club. Indecision produces second-guessing and doubt for...
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Jerry Clark
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Eggshells at work
Walking on eggshells at work represses communication and productivity. Feeling your voice doesn’t matter can lead to breakdowns that can...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Eggshells at home
I have talked before about "walking on eggshells." It can be one of the biggest blind spots in a relationship. As mentioned in my...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 25, 20232 min read
Can failure be my teacher?
Sam Walton, founder of SAM'S, tried and failed numerous times before finally opening a business that satisfied customers and propelled...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 23, 20232 min read
The Golden Rule
We definitely teach others how to treat us in relationships. This can be a significant blind spot so hidden that we don’t even know it’s...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 18, 20232 min read
The Herd
I often use my West Texas metaphor of being cut from the herd. I refer to this metaphor as being isolated, discarded, or rejected from...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Dead Right
I was talking to my friends Ralph and Robin recently. Robin was not feeling appreciated and expressed it to Ralph. Robin told Ralph that...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 11, 20232 min read
The Hook
I start my day by offering peace and kindness to others. In my neighborhood, I often engage in small acts such as waving to people during...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Freedom
I have just read Nguyen Dang Kha's book Passage to America. His story is about the horrible treatment the South Vietnamese received after...
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Jerry Clark
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Positive vs. Negative
Today I find it easier to point out the flaws and mistakes of others rather than looking for their accomplishments. Social media and...
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