I’m sure that, like me, most of you have a long list of things that you “need” to accomplish today. And I will be the first to admit that there is nothing wrong with wanting to make the holiday perfect for those you love. But don’t forget to take the time to enjoy your Christmas Eve day and evening with those you love. Too often, we forget that what’s really important is who is sitting…
I grew up in a time before selfies, cellphones with cameras, and even camcorders. On rare occasions, we would take photographs. But my most treasured memories from my childhood are stored as mental images. So I don’t watch a video of my family decorating the Christmas tree or opening gifts on Christmas morning. However, each time I sit in my darkened living room and stare at my Christmas tree, those images play over and over…
The best thing I can give you for Christmas is something genuine, something kind, something that is meant for you and you alone. The best thing I can give you for Christmas is not anything one can buy at a store but it’s worth waiting for. The best thing I can give you for Christmas is not made by a designer but nothing could be finer than what I can give you. The best thing…
Push yourself every day to be your best. You might not reach your goals today or tomorrow but each day you will be one step closer to reaching them.
Courage is not about finding the strength to go on. It is about choosing to take the challenging path rather than the easy way out. And I have never seen anyone who has more courage than Diana! She is fighting every day to get stronger and be able to return home to her family. The past few days, she has been treated to a “spa day” by her sister and the hospital staff, taken several…
It is not lost on me that certain words can have multiple meanings. For example, the word present can mean current and in attendance. That same exact word can also mean a gift or offering. And the reality is that these meanings are connected by more than just a specific arrangement of 7 letters. When you choose to be present and in attendance, you are giving yourself a gift and also making that same valuable…
As adults, we feel an obligation to do all that we can to create the perfect holiday for our children, family, and friends. But that often means endless tasks and errands, not to mention quite a hefty financial commitment. And only on a rare occasion does the holiday live up to your hopes and expectations. So take just a few minutes to yourself, grab a cup of something that you enjoy and relax. Then think…
Life is a series of learning experiences, happy accidents, and sometimes painful events. But each one will provide you with a much-needed piece of the puzzle. It is then up to you to decide how you will assemble the pieces that you have gathered and what you will create in your life.
True friends are the ones who had their hand out to offer you help when you were struggling but don’t ask for anything in return when you have become a huge success. They will cheer for you and celebrate your success, but they never try to profit from it. But should the tide turn and you find yourself struggling again, a true friend will be there to help you pick up the pieces before you…
Every success story begins with hopes, dreams, plans, and one sometimes timid, small step forward. But as your steps increase, so will your confidence. Until one day, you are making huge strides with the utmost confidence. And you have become an unstoppable force.