Each day we are bombarded with reminders to have a plan for the future. This includes having the savings we need, as well as dreams of what we want to achieve and where we want to go. And while these are important aspects of life, it is also important to be mindful of the things that are right here in the moment. Planning for retirement, saving for a rainy day, and simply earning as much…
Many people have looked at me with a rather odd expression when I explain my reason for creating the See The Good website. They are perplexed that people need to be reminded of the good in the world and in their own life. And at that point, I return the perplexed look. I am wondering if people have forgotten what life used to be like or how people used to treat each other. And before…
It is not very often that you hear of a teenager who wants to give up some of his or her relaxing summertime to work. And it is even rarer when that work is actually volunteering rather than earning money for gas or entertainment. But that is exactly what Hunter has chosen to do with his summer. He is working on his Eagle Scout Project which will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.…
I recently discovered that my cable provider has 3 or 4 channels that air classic television shows. I got to say these are very interesting and downright fun! I have discovered television programs I enjoyed when I was a kid like “Silver Spoons”, “Webster” and “Benson”. I got to confess that I have gotten hooked on the “Benson” repeats. I record all the episodes onto my DVR. What a funny show! I love the…
A team is not something that you can force people to become. It takes leadership, guidance, and enough concern for each individual to win their loyalty. In a team, each member has faith in his or her teammates to do what is best for the team as a whole, rather than doing what is best for the individual. It is that faith and dedication to the common goal that binds the individuals together and ensures…
For the most part, people whose lives are in constant chaos choose to live under those stressful and unhealthy conditions. Some like the feel of constant pressure, while others simply don’t know any better or don’t know how to put a stop to the chaos. But you also have the choice to not be a part of their world of constant issues, concern, and drama. Just as many people choose to downsize their homes to…
The ocean covers about 70% of the earth’s surface, leaving only 30% for land. And of that nearly three-quarters of the earth that is our ocean, we have only explored a minute 5%! What that really means is that we have barely scratched the surface of what is our earth. So what does this have to do with your mind you ask… Life is so busy and crammed with activities that few people really take…
One of my greatest possessions is my maternal grandfather’s collection of Big Band music. Granddad had two listening areas: a desk in the living room and a small table at the upstairs landing. Each had a set of drawers filled with tapes. Whenever I would visit, he and I would often sit together and just listen. I think Granddad looked forward to having me come over because that meant he had someone else who really…
It is truly amazing how something so simple can make you stop and think for a moment if you are just willing to let the sound, sight, or event really reach you. In today’s ultra-busy world, we often try to block out the sounds and distractions of our everyday world. But they can lead to some very profound moments of gratitude. As I am sitting at my desk working on a Friday midmorning, I notice…
Challenges are just the tools that you are given to uncover the very best that is buried deep inside yourself. Understand their purpose and appreciate the opportunity that they offer you.