Each of us is filled with hope and positivity that we can use to illuminate our path and the path of others. But just like a lightbulb, our light can be turned off by negativity, self-doubt, and pure exhaustion. Remember that to shine your light to help others, you must first care for yourself. Feed your inner happiness by surrounding yourself with positivity, look in the mirror, and see your successes, not failures, and take…
Life is not a solitary path. There are a great many people who have had a profound impact on our lives and helped us to achieve our hopes, dreams, and goals. There are even more people who have touched our lives for only a moment. But in that single moment, the person changed the trajectory of where we were headed and what we accomplished on our journey. And he or she might not even know…
As we enter the holiday season, many of us find that our focus is on selecting the perfect gifts for others and planning the most memorable parties. But it is important to remember that right after the holiday comes the new year. This is the time to be thinking about all that you want to accomplish in the coming year, and how you are going to make it happen. So don’t forget to begin planning…
Your career and what you choose to do for a large part of your life has value. It is the way that you support your family and how you contribute to society. That is its value. It does not define you, determine your value or change who you are. If you change your career or lose your job, you are still the same inspiring and unique person that you have always been. You are adding…
Because we are just entering December, you might be thinking that I am referring to the experience of shopping online while sitting in a cozy spot in my home. But this is a far more critical experience. The gifts that I have received from the Internet are far more essential and priceless than any item that I could have purchased! My greatest gifts from the Internet include a lady in Michigan, one in Canada, and…
This week we celebrated Thanksgiving. This is a time when we come together as a family and enjoy the wonderful blessings God has given us. I remember one particular Thanksgiving when I was a teenager. I had been visiting with my great-grandma before we went out to eat with the rest of the family. When they came to pick us up, my great grandma’s dog ran out! Since I was the only one wearing pants…
There are over 7.5 billion people in the world. And we are all connected in some way, even if it is only by the fact that we are all equal partners in humanity. So know that no matter how you might feel at any given moment, you are not alone. All you need to do is reach out, and there will be a hand reaching back toward you. Friends and loved ones don’t always know…
It is very easy to let precious time slip away from you. As we head into the holiday season, make it a priority to enjoy time with family and friends. It doesn’t need to be big formal events or parties to celebrate the holidays. Impromptu gatherings and small celebrations provide a casual setting to connect with others and share real moments that will become treasured memories. No one ever faced their final days on earth…
On a day when most of us are enjoying a feast with family, Diana’s husband Justin is sitting beside her bed in the ICU praying for any sign to give him hope. She is no longer responsive to pain and is not breathing on her own. But they have seen these dark and hopeless times before. Thanks to the prayers of people across the country and around the world, Diana has beaten the odds before…
This year I would like to say thank you to all of the amazing people whom I am thankful to have in my life. I know I don’t say it as often as I should, but I hope to do a better job of this in the future. It only makes sense to start with my amazing husband and our wonderful son, who will always be my Little Al. (even though he is over 6…