Power, as defined: “The ability to affect or influence. A physical force or strength, ability to coerce (the use of physical or moral force to do something). To enable or provide the impetus (a stimulus or response) for or to make something happen. “ Patience: “The ability to be patient (willing to wait when necessary). Constant in the pursuing of, calmly diligent, and never in a rush to attain a goal. “ Impatience, the outright…
As we reach our golden years, it is customary to plan for that next stage of life. With the freedom afforded by retirement, many of us choose to live out a lifelong dream. In my case or our case, I should say because my husband shared the same dream, we were planning to move to a tiny Caribbean island and spend the rest of our days on Island Time! I have loved the ocean from…
As I get older, there are many times when I realize that I have just gained some priceless insight into the life experiences that my parents endured. Then I wish for just five minutes to add yet another line item to the apology that I owe them for scoffing at their challenges and frustrations. They were what I considered very little things, but now, I am viewing them from the other side of the coin.…
Today I was reminded how something as insignificant as a coffee cup can hold more meaning than just about any other possession that I own. It’s these tiny everyday things and events that become treasured thoughts and memories which comfort us when we feel lost, alone or just like we need a reason to smile. I was born fairly late in my Dad’s life, and as such, I was in my 20’s when he got…
Peace in the world! Is that possible? Is that beyond us? Have you ever thought that you can play your part to bring peace to the world? If only each person really loves and cares for the person next to him in each present moment of life, it will bring peace to the world! If only we really had to love our neighbor as Jesus taught us, yes, it is possible to have peace in the world. You can…
Don’t let the pressure of life crush your hopes and dreams, use it as motivation to work harder to make your dreams come true. Great successes are often the result of great pressure. It takes approximately 725,000 pounds of pressure per square inch and a temperature of around 2000 degrees Fahrenheit to create a diamond. Don’t allow the pressure of your day to force you to crumble and don’t let the heat of those “important”…
Happy New Year, everyone!I hope you all had a joyous holiday season.You have heard numerous ways on how to be a better person this New Year but I am not going to be like one of those.Personally, I appreciate the advice but there is just so much one can take, you know?The way I see it… I am going to just continue growing as the individual that I am.Now I am not saying that I…
Vision is the foundation for achievement… This jumped out as a very important message as we embark on the new year. As we begin to formulate goals for the year, (and clearly these are different than resolutions which are off the cuff changes that rarely last) we need to carefully lay the groundwork to allow for our success. This can mean that there is a great deal of thinking, planning and mulling going on before…
It might sound odd to say that 2019 began for me with an epiphany thanks to a complete stranger, but that is most certainly the case. And this lesson caused me to stop and carry my thoughts further than I ever had in the past. It was truly a revelation of epic proportion that I am still struggling to completely understand and appreciate to its fullest meaning and impact. I have always believed in one…
As I’ve gotten older I have begun to see the value of things differently. I used to turn to physical items to remind me of the closeness that I shared with a loved one. As an example, I have an old flannel shirt of my fathers. Each time I slid it on I would close my eyes and imagine the feeling of a hug from Dad. The buttons are coming loose as the thirty some…