A catalyst is something that brings about a change without being changed itself. But we should always grow from each of our experiences so don’t be the catalyst, instead be the inspiration for change and then allow that change to re-inspire you to grow as well.
Failure is like that strict teach you had in school. At the time you didn’t like her, but later in life, you appreciate all that you learned from her. Embrace the lessons on your way to enjoying your successes.
Having a vision is the first step in reaching a goal. But we must also understand that as we travel the journey that is our life, our perspective changes. And sometimes that change can have an impact on our vision for the future. Changing or refining our goals or vision is not a failure, we are simply adapting our vision to best serve the person that we have become. Never settle for the goals of…
Everyone has heard sayings that boil down to you are never presented with a challenge that is more than you can handle. Many times these sayings are derived from religion or the belief that a higher being knows what you are capable of, even when you don’t and in other cases, the saying is more focused on motivation and inner strength. But after a discussion today with a very insightful lady, I caught myself thinking…
I know a young man who is a warrior. But he has been concealing his true heart in the costume of a court jester. That statement is the most honest, apt description of how he has grown into the sum of his parents. His father has the heart of a lion. He is strong and bold. When someone he holds dear is challenged he is the most fierce being on the face of the earth.…
I seem to have entered another time in my life when “why” is the thought of most days. And unlike in my youth when I really expected an answer, I think as an adult, when I hear myself utter this question, I know that it is time to reflect on the issue and search for my own answers. The short version of the current need for contemplation is a set of challenges for myself and…
We all lose our temper from time to time or become upset with another person. And we also all know, somewhere deep down, that we need to be able to process that feeling and put it behind us. Holding onto anger is much like holding a hot piece of coal in your hand. The longer you hold on to it, the more damage that it does to you, and only you. Just like your…
It’s always difficult to face the reality of a parent’s illness. Most children grow and thrive within the warm, protective sphere known as a loving parents care. And even when the relationship has been difficult or dysfunctional, there still seems to be a connection of more than simply genetics. This emotional connection to a parent might simply be a single, thin shred of hope that someday this complicated, or almost nonexistent relationship, will somehow…
Dreams Some big, some small They are made by every one of us Whether we want to make just a slight change or a profound one, there is always this desire to improve our lives. The most important thing is, do we have the courage to do what it takes to make our wishes come true? Do we have the confidence? Yes, we do. We have the ability to accomplish our goals but taking the…
It can be truly amazing how much a person can love another person. And yet sadly we do not fully comprehend the depth and completeness of that love until we are faced with living without it. And when I say without it, I really mean without the earthly reminder of it when we see that person or hear their voice. This kind of love is not really limited to the short-term capabilities of the…