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.
Breathe in…That’s right. Breathe. Ok. Someone or something has made you angry. You are about to burst. Just breathe. I know, I know. You are very upset but just trust me. Breathe in. That’s it. Breathe. Now breathe out. All the way. There now. Feel better? Good. Because nothing is worth getting worked up over. See The Good would like to thank Amy for her guest post. Amy is a Florida resident and has…
WE DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT to call/insult anyone as miserable/poor/broke… and leave them on that same spot. What have we actually done to alleviate their miseries? Other than constantly remind them how miserable their lives are? Maybe we think we have the right to insult them (just maybe), but WE DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT to insult and not proffer solution(s) to aid their miseries. What are we doing to better their lives? Other than…
Sometimes attaining success is as simple as opening your mind and your eyes to what is right in front of you. As adults, we all know that we don’t always get what we want. And in some cases, we don’t get anything that we thought we wanted. But every time you put in the effort, there are good things that come back to you. And you need to take a look at those things to…
As a writer, I have always believed that it is words and not opposable thumbs that really set humans apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. Our thumbs allow us the benefit of using tools, but in recent years it has been proven that other species also have mastered that task as well. Sea Otters skillfully select the rock that will be used much like our can opener when they decide to dine alfresco…
Over the past few months, I have been the benefactor of a couple of very unique learning experiences. And these lessons have been very enlightening as I have been searching the universe for answers, understanding, and insight. But it took me some time to realize that many of my questions were being answered even though I did not yet understand the answer or even realize that the answer had been presented. I am famous for…
Many people search for real happiness and peace in their lives. There are people that managed to find this real happiness and peace. Where can one find this happiness and peace? Is it possible to have such happiness and peace? Happiness and peace is only possible through Him. This real happiness and peace is found through Jesus, the Saviour. This is my experience of life, as He made a difference, and brought happiness and peace to my life. The world…
Avenge! Avenge!! Avenge!!! These are the banging voices that sound repeatedly in our mind whenever we’re offended by people or at the moment we discover we are being jilted by them. Willing to take on VENGEANCE as the first step of action against any person found wanting seems to be the default settings for each of us. But, does taking a step at being vengeful really make us even, soothes/pacify us, brings peace… just as…