There are times when negativity descends upon us like the evening dew and consistently bad news weighs heavily on all of us. Then, unexpectedly, something happens that quickly and quietly restores your faith in the world we live in. That happened to me last week. It was Veterans Day, and I couldn’t help but notice that…
Oxymoronic? Not in the least. I’ve accomplished a great deal as a result of my intelligent ignorance, and I’ve witnessed many others do the same time and time again. Driven by desire, intelligent ignorance is the characteristic or capability of not knowing what you can’t do, and doing it anyway. Mary Kay Ash probably explained…
I recently received an e-mail containing a very touching story. It came from a close friend of mine who had received it from his uncle. As soon as I started reading it, I recognized it as a favorite I read several times before. Upon completion, I realized why it had become one of my favorites….
If you’ve followed our blog content at all, you’re well aware of the fact that I don’t talk politics. It’s a lost cause which thrills half of our readers and alienates the other half … depending on the issue. However, I do enjoy challenging the status quo which leads to “breakthroughs” at any and every…
How would you like to find a book that could truly change your life? Well, I’m sorry to report that there is no such thing. However, there is a small book which has been around since the turn of the century that can and will inspire YOU to change your life. It’s less than 70…
Life seems so complicated sometimes. At the moment, I have a million things running through my mind. They all need to be done yesterday, and I know there are a million other things waiting for me today and tomorrow—it never seems to stop. However, I wonder how many of those million things are truly that…
While our grade school, middle school, high school and college education is so rewarding and critically important to our growth, development and, ultimately, our success in life, it’s also crucial that we recognize the many crucial lessons to be gleaned from history. Unfortunately, few of us find the time to do this and suffer greatly as…
A friend of mine from Miami, Dennisse Lisseth, was gracious enough to share a wonderful story with me recently, and I’d like to pass it on to you. It’s short but so relevant to generational differences, the wisdom of youth, and the importance of relationships in today’s challenging environment. Take a moment to read it,…
In my previous article, I discussed the many tangible benefits of hugging … of which there are many. Today, I want to take a look at another area which has not been taken seriously in terms of health benefits. Laughing! Yes, laughing. Believe it or not, your entire body benefits from a good chuckle. There’s…