After years of doing a radio show and podcast, it is time for me to move on to my next adventure, but before I go, I want to leave you with my final thought, and it is about doing your part for your future and others. Like many of you, I am concerned about our world. There is no hiding the fact that we are in an age of change, but no matter what happens, I will not lose my focus on the long game that I have written out for myself. I am hoping, trusting, and praying that you […]
Never Look Down on Someone Unless You’re Helping Them Up
I know that most of us don’t think we look down on others, but in our own way, many of us compare and contrast, and then make a judgment, whether right or wrong. For many, it is not a matter of arrogance but of what I call Not Thinking – or being so consumed that we don’t stop to realize that as a member of the human race, we have a responsibility to help others…now where does that come from – hopefully from your core – your goodwill – your fundamental life beliefs – and the basic concept of kindness […]
Goodwill Garners Goodwill
Recently, I was flying to an engagement, and the in-flight magazine had a story about a staffer with a certain airline who had gone above and beyond what was expected of a passenger who had been stranded. When others in the organization heard about his good deeds, notes and letters poured in, saying his kindness was legendary, and everyone knew his name and seemed to recall some display of kindness he had shown to others at some time. At the end of the story, the staffer mentioned that the response from his fellow employees meant the world to him because, […]
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 […]
Be Somebody Who Makes Everybody Feel Like (a) Somebody
Have you ever been around someone who makes you feel like you matter? Really, that you matter to them, and frankly, that YOU matter in general. And it’s not dependent on the time of day or night, whether it’s a weekend, or if they are with other friends, or if they find you alone, or even if they haven’t seen you for a while. But when you reconnect, the way they treat you is with respect, kindness, gentleness, graciousness, and sheer unbridled happiness at the chance to see you again. Now, you might be thinking that I’m talking about your […]
Practice the Pause
“Practice the pause. Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you’re about to react harshly, and you’ll avoid doing and saying things you’ll later regret.” ~ Lori Deschene Oh, if I had only learned this earlier in my life, I would have saved myself from myself. I probably have too many stories to regale you with from all the times I spoke out when I should have practiced the pause, mentally and verbally. Even now, I catch myself chatting away when, in reality, my brain tells me I should just be quiet and let the conversation hum […]
