We don’t have a window into the lives of the people we see each day or even the people whom we think we know reasonably well. But we do have the opportunity to be a bright moment in all of these people’s day. A smile might take only a second or two of your time, but it could be the best second or two of someone else’s day. Sadly, many people can hide their pain…
There is nothing that can compare with the experience of becoming one with over 70% of the earth’s surface. It is that one perfect moment of balance between man and nature. But sadly, not everyone has the same appreciation for the sea and her inhabitants. It is up to those of us who have made the connection with the ocean to lead the charge to protect what we hold most dear. “People protect what they…
Every sunrise is like opening a package on Christmas morning. The potential is unlimited, and you should be filled with excitement as you discover what is waiting for you on this new day.
Every day we are blessed to have a second chance in life. We wake up and get to look out our window, all the mistakes made the day before forgotten… thanks to God’s grace and mercy being new each and every single day. Despite this glorious gift, we have this tendency to relive all the times we messed up the day before and even way before that. For some of us, we keep allowing those…
Time for a new FIB! L – loads of work, you gotta be willing to work for it U – unwavering faith, you gotta keep believing in yourself and your dreams C – courage, you gotta be strong to make it happen K – karma, you gotta put some good in the bank if you expect to get some good back out of it
A rather famous personality recent was quoted as saying, “you get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” Sadly that is exactly how many people believe the world works. You ask for something, and it will magically appear before you. But the truth is that you get in life what you have the courage to work for. No one is handing out new homes, cars, or huge piles of cash. If you…
Success is the ability to learn from the bumps and bruises you suffered during your failures without ever losing the starry-eyed wonder of your dreams. When you master the art of combining both, you can achieve anything.
Today is the 66th anniversary of my parent’s wedding, and a day that always makes me think of them and the life that they built. Dad passed just before their 48th anniversary. But in that nearly half a century, they faced many hardships, challenges, and struggles together as well as many celebrations, good times, and just quiet moments shared hand in hand. It was not a perfect marriage, as none of us are perfect. But…
Not all gifts involve making beautiful music, capturing the feelings of a moment with a paintbrush, or competing at the highest level of a sport. Curiosity is a gift Dedication is a gift Perseverance is a gift Empathy and genuine concern for others are also gifts. Not every person will become famous for honing his or her gift to its highest potential. But each of us can improve the world that we share when we…
In our darkest and most challenging moments, we are not looking for someone else to provide a solution. We are only in search of a warm hug and an understanding shoulder for a moment of respite. In that safe place, we can rest and find the courage and strength to summon the solution that is dwelling deep inside of us.