I am continuing with my series on emotions. I started with anger because anger really hurts you and those around you. Remember, anger is a cancer to your soul. So, to have a happy life, you have to let it go. Then, I talked about the pain of shame. Shame is a failure to meet your own standard of behavior, and this emotion will wreak havoc in your life if you’re not careful. And I added the thought that you should stop thinking that others have to accept your forgiveness for you to be forgiven. They don’t. Once you’ve done your […]
Do What Is Best for You
I was listening to a story about the famous basketball player Rick Barry and his underhanded free throw shot that he made popular back in the day. It was a great story that he told about why he developed his underhanded toss and how it became a force for his team’s free throw points. He recounted for the reporter that his underhanded toss never took off in the big leagues because of the simple fact that no one wanted to be seen as doing a “granny shot.” Imagine being so cowed by others that many basketball players would not even […]
The Reason Most People Give Up
Today, I want to encourage you to keep on keeping on. I saw a quote recently that said, “The reason most people give up is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go instead of how far they have come.” And isn’t that true? Most people give up because they tend to look at how far they still have to go instead of how far they have come. For many of us, we become discouraged by what seems to be either a lack of progress, the slow pace of the journey, or the length of […]
If Only Our Eyes Saw Souls
“If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies, how very different our ideals of beauty would be.” ~ Unknown I came across a funny video the other day about how young people view older people. I’m posting the video here. How funny to watch the youngsters act out how an “old” person would walk across the street, text a message, or do a jumping jack. And then to see them blown away by the attitudes and actions of these elders is simply a fun way to waste a few minutes of your day, and it shows us all how […]
Keep Your Eyes on the Stars and Your Feet on the Ground
I came across two different accounts of people who have come to realize that their hero wasn’t what or who they thought they were. So, with truth in hand, these wise (albeit hurt) folks walked away. Not bitter, not really angry; mostly hurt and embarrassed that they fell so fast for the ideals that were portrayed to them as truth, but in the end, they realized that empty promises are just that–empty–so it didn’t matter what was offered since it was nothing but words without meaning. Those stories stirred me. I realized that although I admire many people, in the […]
No Act of Kindness Is Ever Wasted
No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted! Aesop Well, I am back to my favorite theme again—kindness. And I am pretty sure you’ll agree with me that the world at this very moment could use a little bit more kindness. Why? Because, friends, kindness matters—today, tomorrow, and the next day. We just had Mother’s Day, and I hope you took the time to show kindness to your mom, regardless of your relationship. Today, I want to talk about not only the value of kindness towards others, but also for you. I love the quote that no act of […]
You Were Born with the Ability to Change Someone’s Life
You were born with the ability to change someone’s life; don’t ever waste it. As I prepare for my weekly radio show and blog post, I often speak with the larger listening audience in mind. I fully understand that it’s Saturday and you’re busy with chores or errands, house cleaning, or finishing up lunch with the family, but today, I want to talk to you directly. As I work with presidents of corporations, sales team leaders, authors who are out selling their books, or wise individuals who are working to improve their speaking ability, I have been reminded once again […]
The Most Dangerous Risk of All
The most dangerous risk of all–The risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet that you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. Today, I want to remind you that time is running out, my friend. No matter how much you wish, it would all slow down so you can get your bearings and hold on to the truth; however, time marches onward, whether you like it or not. The world is spinning, and if you’re like most people I talk with, you’re just hanging on for dear life…hoping not to get thrown […]
A Shoulder to Lean On
I am a bystander – a new friend – and an American colleague who has come to work in her country. Just for a moment, in the late afternoon’s dusty air settling on a few minutes’ worth of freshly fallen rain, we are family. It can happen to anyone. The police report said he had come from the eye doctor and had his pupils dilated. Instead of waiting for the appropriate time to allow his eyes to see clearly, he got up from the hospital bench and walked into the street. Not being able to judge distance with his fractured […]
