EQuilibrium - Finding Purpose and Balance in Work and Life

Peace has become a rare treasure in today’s world, marked by uncertainty and chaos from wars, political tensions, economic downturns, and the ongoing trials of life. While it may seem easier said than done, the key to discovering peace amid turmoil is to be still.In this episode, I will share insights on practicing stillness and the essential foundations that support it. You don’t need a peaceful world to have a heart and mind that rest on peace; you just need to understand "the what" and "the who" of achieving inner peace.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

You accumulate more, achieve more, buy more, and accomplish more. Yet, many find themselves feeling empty and dissatisfied. The initial burst of happiness is short-lived and quickly fades. This relentless pursuit of more can lead to a sense of lack and unhappiness in life. It’s like running on a treadmill: you push yourself hard, sweat pouring, but never truly move forward, and the machine never stops. In this episode, I will be sharing my insights on contentment and how it can transform your life. True wealth lies not in accumulating more, but in finding satisfaction with less.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Richness and poverty are two opposite ends of a spectrum, each coming with its own ups and downs. So, what should we really aim for? Should we be focused solely on ending up on the "rich" side just because "poverty" is generally seen as worse?  In this episode, I will talk about why having a balanced mindset about wealth can lead to a happier life, and how the key to achieving this is to figure out what "enough" means for you.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

How should we deal with conflict? Should we just steer clear of it or tackle it head-on? Is there ever a good side to conflict? In this episode, I’ll share six ways to handle conflict and show how we can turn it into something positive and worthwhile.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Kicking off 2026 is a great chance to hit the reset button, make some plans, and level up our lives. In this episode, I’ll chat about five traits that often get ignored but can really boost us and help improve our relationships with others.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

This episode introduces my podcast's shift from focusing solely on parenting subjects to exploring life and finding purpose and balance in our everyday living.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Many families experience favoritism among parents and children—sometimes, a parent has a favorite child, or a child might feel closer to one parent than the other. But what does the Bible say about this? The Aringay boys share their innocent and heartfelt thoughts on the story of Jacob and Esau, highlighting the downsides of favoritism. By embracing the love of God, we can work towards avoiding this behavior and creating a more caring and united family.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

In their very first podcast episode, the three Aringay Boys are all set to chat about their experiences and why staying physically and spiritually fit are so important. They'll be sharing their favorite sports, top athletes, and the routines they swear by to keep in shape in these areas. Tune in for some great chats and valuable insights!Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Parenting comes with sacrifices, but it is a journey filled with love and growth. In this nine-minute episode, I shared three things I gave up when I became a father: Comfort, Opportunities, and Interests.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

The time, money, and effort you dedicate to your family will be well worth it. Time may not have a price tag, but it is invaluable. This mindset motivates us to intentionally make more time for our family.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

We can easily distinguish black from white on a checkerboard. However, identifying opposites in life, the difference between good from bad is not that easy nowadays. In this episode, I will suggest that discernment is rooted in having a standard. Without a standard, our kids can be easily deceived and swayed towards wrong beliefs and way of living.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Respecting those in authority is one of the traits that our children must learn.  In this regard, raising children the Biblical way requires telling them of these truths: all authority came from God, we are to pray for our government leaders, and it is always best to trust God than to trust men.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

COVID 19  has been forcing countries around the globe to make this difficult decision -  preserve life and health or protect the economy. The tension between these two options creates anxiety to many.  Nevertheless, there is a better perspective  than just choosing between life or livelihood as we try to survive in the midst of the pandemic.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Parents must be their children's best friends. Developing friendship with our children requires spending time with them, motivating and encouraging them, and being authentic towards them. Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

In a generation wherein being self-centered is a way of life, our children must learn the opposite - to be compassionate to others. Teaching our children to be compassionate starts with the  parents modelling it . Training our children to be compassionate requires shaping their heart's affections and tendencies.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Must you homeschool your child?  To answer this question requires finding out your priorities as a parent.  It is not merely question of practicality or accomplishment. Whether or not to homeschool your child is a matter of parenting.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Depressive disorder has become widespread nowadays especially among the youth. Parents can do something about this concern. By spending time with their children, opening the lines of communication, and teaching them to know and love God, parents can prevent their children from developing depression.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Suffering is real. Suffering is inevitable. Our children must be prepared to process the reality of sufferings in this world. In this episode, I will be sharing three things that our children must learn on this subject: suffering is part of life, suffering does not define who God is and suffering leads us to hope in God's deliverance.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

The things of this world cannot give us lasting satisfaction. Our children need to learn that life does not consist in the abundance of possession but in being content, in being humble and in faithful submission to the plans of the Lord.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

The primary task of parents is to teach their children about  God. Too much emphasis on "motivating" children at the expense of teaching them about the faith is parental neglect. The way to raise God fearing children is to give them theology instead of pep talks.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Everything happens for a reason and a purpose. There are no accidents. While we cannot control a lot of things in life, one truth is certain: God is always in control.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

 Our children will grow up witnessing a world that is full of injustice and inequality.  Nevertheless,  they can be taught to go on living with a sense of hope and confidence on the fact that God never loses control even when the world is not fair. Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Must parents have a say as to who can become friends with their children?  Is it reasonable for parents to filter the people forming part of their circle of friends? In this Episode, I will be discussing why choosing your children's friends is an important duty that every parent must take seriously.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Teaching our children about good works requires that we train them to do it in a manner that pleases God. In this Episode, I will be sharing one of the principles about charity that our children must learn: do it in secret that God may reward them.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Time flies fast may be cliche... but it is a reality that all of us must consider seriously. In this Episode, I will be sharing the importance of acknowledging the brevity of life and how it must affect the way we live.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

The pandemic affords parents to teach their children about the theology of Christmas. Without the fanfare and commercialism usually associated with the celebration, parents must seize the opportunity to tell their children what Christmas is all about: the incarnation of God Himself through the earthly birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Most parents equate education with academics. While knowledge gained through formal education is important, parents must never lose focus on the higher objectives of education: character building, stewardship and glorifying GodEmail: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Teaching our children to apologize is a given. But how about when parents say sorry to their children? In this Episode, I will be sharing 3 reasons why saying sorry to our children can actually help them grow in the knowledge of and love for the Lord.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

What must be our specific priorities in life? What must be our considerations in managing our schedules everyday? In this concluding episode on the subject of setting priorities,  I will  be sharing the three specific categories of priorities towards living a life of wisdom and purpose.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Playing favorites among your children is detrimental to proper parenting. It will have disastrous impact to the family in the long run. In this Episode, I will be sharing practical tips on how parents can avoid favoritism among their children.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Our priorities reflect what matters most to us. By the same token, our priorities reveal our perspective about the brevity of life and of time. In this Episode, I will discuss how we can wisely set our priorities by asking certain life questions. The wisdom of setting correct priorities is a must for all parents as they train and instruct children in the knowledge of the Lord.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Teaching our children about obedience must precede all other practical and academic learnings. Children must acknowledge the authority of God and of their parents over them, first and foremost.  In this Episode, I will share  my perspective on the importance of teaching our children to obey. I will also discuss the anchor and motivation for their obedience - honoring one's father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Is it worth it to follow God when the result is a life of suffering, pain and persecution? Is it worth it to believe God when you see godless people prospering and succeeding  in the standards of the world? In this Episode, I will share my responses to these life questions and explain the importance of addressing them towards the goal of parents to raise God loving and God fearing children.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

What is the source of your security? To whom do you put your trust on? In this Episode, I will be sharing my insights why we must place our trust in God and in Him alone. The fleeting things in this world cannot give us true security. Our children must learn that only those whose trust is in the Lord abides forever.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Parents must aspire raising children who are not merely successful in their chosen field but are future leaders in their respective environment. Parents owe it to the next generation to ensure the continuity of leadership as a legacy. But what is leadership? Who is a leader? In this Episode, I will be discussing the true essence of leadership and the steps that parents must take in order to raise up future leaders in their children.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

Our children are susceptible to conform to the ways of the world. This can result in a lack of moral and spiritual conviction as they are growing up. In this Episode, I will discuss how we can train our children to firmly stand on beliefs and standards that will protect them from being swayed by the culture. Children who know how to opposed trends when it violates the laws of God. Children who are capable of going against the flow.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli

In this Episode, I will be sharing some of the things that we can tell our children about life and faith as a result of this pandemic. In the midst of this health crisis, our children can learn from us many truths that can help them interpret life and reality. Parents can then rest in the assurance that their children will respond in a God pleasing way when they face similar trials in their grown up lives.Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/efdaringay/YouTube: @attyeliaringayFacebook.com/eli.aringayIG:@attytatayeli