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…
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…
Simply being passionate about something isn’t enough. You must be willing to work for it, investing your time and effort. And in some cases, you must be willing to make sacrifices to reach your goal, but that is when dreams can come true.
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…
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.
When you are sitting on the beach there is never a bad view. The tide comes in and out, but the view is only different, neither one is better or worse than the other. High tide brings the water up close to us and carries with it untold potential treasures from some far off place beneath the water. And when the tide goes out, it leaves behind a clean slate free of footprints.…
Telemarketing calls. We’ve all gotten them and most of the time it takes only a second to end the call and the interruption. Today my phone rang and when I picked it up and glanced at the screen my heart stopped. It was a number that I didn’t recognize but the location was Cincinnati, Ohio. Instantly, I felt a wave of panic wash over me. My dearest friend lives in southern Ohio and Cincinnati…