As parents, we sometimes forget that our children spend a great deal of time looking up to us. They watch what we do and learn far more from what they see rather than what we tell them. In a sense we are more than a mirror for our children, we are a looking-glass which provides a glimpse of what they can be and achieve in their future. Be the role model and project an image of…
So much has changed in the world in the past 50 years. An entirely new generation has come of age and brought with it the mantra that they are the center of it all. Their focus and concern never seem to drift beyond their own reflection that they see in the mirror each day. Millions of dollars are spent on keeping themselves looking and feeling young and making their lives easier. Electronics are used to complete mundane…
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…
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…
I have a friend who lives in a senior community in a small rural town in the Midwest. She is older but definitely anything but old. Her mind is sharp and her heart is strong and full of love to give. The drivel and gossip that comprise the daily conversations amongst most of her neighbors provided no mental stimulation or human connection for her; so to discover a kind older gentleman who lived…
Often times it’s hard to see past the pain to appreciate all that we still have after the loss of a loved one. Family and friends are a comfort but there still seems to be an aching void deep in your heart. And sometimes the hardest things to see are right in front of you. They are the opportunities that have come to you as a result of losing that loved one.…
Every time I am at a beach, I can’t help but be mesmerized by the tide. I can literally just sit and watch it for hours. The waves rise and fall in such a rhythmic pattern, it is as if I become a small child again snuggled up in the protective arms of my mother as she rocks me to sleep. Its peaceful and calming motion is somehow enhanced by the low din…
It is amazing to me how my mind can play tricks on me, and how happy I am to accept the ruse without even a shred of doubt. Time slips away like sand through my fingers, but I feel the tiny grains as they trickle through my grasp. I know I feel the sand moving because I try to clasp my fingers closed more tightly to stop the sand from escaping, but it…
Have faith in yourself and your abilities. Sometimes, believing is actually harder than completing the task at hand. But climbing a mountain always begins with a single tiny step. Stay positive and surround yourself with believers. Not only will you reach your goals but you will also be a source of inspiration to those around you. That motivation will spread far beyond your personal triumph.