Interdependent…

You and I are made to become and belong. We are designed to become the original we already are and to feel we belong with someone, some community, and some cause of our choosing. We all struggle becoming and belonging. The aims are in conflict. So are we. So, friend, here are some BTL swing thoughts to guide you and me to interdependence. Enjoy.

Nothing (besides God’s grace) has been given that is worth possessing. You’re gonna have to go get it if you really want it.

Effort counts twice. Do not let others outwork you.

Most start strong. Few finish well. Increase effort as you gain strength, power, and position. Act like you’re behind.

There are no equal partnerships.

Choose to lose in your closest relationships.

Give the gift of understanding.

When triggered, breathe and think before responding like a wrecking ball.

Give more than you take.

Stop keeping score.

Forgiveness is for you. Holding onto wrongs keeps you carrying relational rocks in your backpack.

Stop the fight for right.

Let your face radiate grace.

Tone and body language matter more than content.

Fight to improve performance, not prove a point.

Listen like an animal being stalked.

Speak ccd, always with respect.

You don’t have to be tougher, just truer.

Initiate.

Turn toward.

Only speak when your audience is turned toward you. Do not chase with volume and harshness.

Truth in Love conquers all.

Lose the ability to bullshit.

Don’t project your feelings on another. Stay in your lane. Speak about your stuff, not another’s.

Stand up when you feel weak.

Stand down when you feel strong.

Assume less.

Do more than you think. Do more.

Together we transform. Together. Always together. Interdependent always.

Look up and be humbled. Look around and serve. Look down on no one. God, help me.

Love all. Focus on your few.

Live hard. Love harder…