It seems that as each year passes, schedules become more difficult to manage. We all seek new ways to become more productive and achieve even more in the same 24 hours that we have each day. That is an admirable goal when it is kept in perspective. There are still parts of our lives, hours of each day that should not be rushed or streamlined. We all deserve that unencumbered time each day to connect…
The heart is unique. Unlike strong hands which grow calloused from their work, a strong heart only grows softer and more loving.
Tears are not a sign of weakness; they are a tribute to the depth and strength of the love in your heart. It takes great courage to open your heart and share those most intimate feelings with the world.
Your memories, especially those that are full of emotion, become like a photo album- you see it every day on the coffee table and it evokes a quick flash memory then it’s out of your conscious thought for the day. But some days you just simply can’t walk past it. You stop and pick it up. You sit down and gently open the cover. Your past is there staring back at you as you scan…
I would like to thank Dr. Wayne Norton for this guest thought of the day. Though this appears to be a simple concept, it is one that many people seem to struggle with. Being a leader is not about telling others what to do, it is about showing them what to do and how to do it properly. A good leader is measured by the successes he helps other achieve rather than just his personal…
Thank you Michael D. Davis for this guest post. As you look at this image where do your eyes naturally gravitate to? If you’re like most people the pinpoint of light will draw your focus. It’s natural for the human eye to be drawn towards the brightest area in a photograph, especially if that light is small and focused. This image, taken on the Oregon Coast some time back, shows the fog moving in as the…
It takes the same amount of effort to offer a compliment to someone as it does to offer a critical comment. But the compliment holds a much greater potential for creating change and improvement. Use your energy wisely, share a positive thought or compliment with someone and know that your words could enrich that person’s day, week or even his or her entire life.
Your hands hold an object but your heart holds your dreams. Only you can see them and only you can make them come true. Others can offer encouragement and even motivation, but it will be your own hard work which will bring your dreams to reality. Never give up on your dreams or on your ability to reach them. Not only will you see your dreams come true but you will also enjoy the satisfaction…
Very few people are fortunate enough to love every facet of their job but strive to find all of the parts of your job that spark your passion and focus on those positive aspects. Thrive on that satisfaction and you will find that even the more mundane tasks become less taxing. Choose to see the good in your work and that you have the opportunity and ability to work.
I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for a very special gift that and only you could have given me. I’m not sure that you recall the story of my dad’s brother Wally, and the fact that he was killed in WWII. But it was a story that each of us kids learned more from overhearing grownups talking than from a discussing with Dad. In time, as we each reached an…