Many reading this are quarantined or voluntarily remaining at home in an effort to do our part to contain this virus. But remember that while you are physically limited to the confines of your home, there are many ways that you are free to interact, seek adventure and experiences, and touch the lives of others. Feeding your mind when isolated is so essential. And to assist with that, countless universities and museums are offering free…
Real heroes are the people who do the right thing every day. They are the people who think of others first and take action even when no one else is watching to applaud them. These are the people who should be looked up to as role models for children and adults alike. In challenging times, role models don’t need to be asked to do something. They just step forward and lead in the right direction.…
You can’t open a web browser, turn on the television, or speak to another person without seeing something about how the entire world has changed in the past few weeks. Schools, businesses, and even countries are closing. And the freedoms that most of us took for granted just a few short weeks ago are being limited for the greater good. Regardless of your stance on how and why your life and your daily routine have…
It can be very easy to take the good things in your life for granted. You see them every day but fail to appreciate all that they mean to you, until that dark day when they disappear. But at that point, it is too late to say, “I love you,” to soak in the beauty of a sunset or to share a hug. Don’t fall prey to a blinding speed of life. Take the time…
During your darkest days, remember that you are not being punished. You are being groomed for greatness. The deeper the pain, the higher you will soar in the future.
Just for today, focus on being who you are presently Be happy with who you are and with where you are Adjust yourself to how things really are and not with how you want them to be Take care of yourself: physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually Be agreeable Live life one day at a time And don’t be afraid, for God has it all under His control. Please join me in thanking Amy for her…
OK, so it’s not quite that simple. But hear me out. Let’s go back to 2018. I had just quit my job as a copywriter, in the digital department of one of the world’s largest advertising groups, to become a pure creative (think less articles, more billboards). I needed to go ‘back to school’ to brush up on creative advertising. I had to build a new portfolio too. (And build a business as a freelance…
Building your reputation is takes time and effort, but rebuilding it is almost impossible. Think of it as trying to uncrack an egg. You are far better off taking a few seconds to breathe, think, and calm down before you act. Because you could spend a lifetime trying to undo what you say or do in those few seconds.
All of your yesterdays are in the past. They are memories, experiences, and lessons that you can never go back and change. But they are also a part of who you are and must be carried with you forever. While memories, experiences, and lessons are filed away in your brain, regrets must be carried in your heart. And the weight of a single regret can be a heavy load to carry.
Each of us is a work in progress. But the beauty of you is that you are a work of art that continues to grow and evolve. You are not carved in stone or created with permanent paint. You are living art, that grows in depth and meaning with each new intricate detail that is created by your day’s experiences.