We’ve all heard the sayings and whether a pessimist or an optimist is denoted. “The glass is half full,” says…
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That Dalai Lama – smart guy. His statement, as quoted in this meme, is absolutely correct. It’s also something that…
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… Or “Nature as Therapy.” I am blessed to have the friendship of some people in my life who have…
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Obviously, there are far more than FIVE rules for life if you want to feel motivated, empowered, fulfilled, justified, etc. …
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In every kind of relationship: personal, work, friends, whatever – in EVERY kind of relationship there are requirements of both…
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I saw a post on Facebook and it was a brief look at what the poster was thankful for this…
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A long time ago, a very wise man said this to me: “If someone asks you for a dollar, and…
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Since I broke my elliptical awhile back (apparently, putting over 2,500 miles on it in a year will break it),…
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Have you ever asked someone a question and had them answer, “I don’t know,”? Of course you have, and sometimes…
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between Stopping & Pausing
I have been actively writing short stories since I was in the 7th grade. I learned to type in the…
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between Confidence & Wonderment
I can’t say I was much of a fan of the Matrix movies after the first one, and part of…
Continue ReadingBalancing Old versus Young
– I’m old enough to know better but young enough not to care. – Right now is the oldest you’ve…
Continue ReadingDon’t Contaminate Your House
Across the span of the past few decades of my life I’ve heard a great many analogies that compare something…
Continue ReadingLife Is A Journey; Not A Destination
Some years back (as I type this) I was scheduled to take a trip to New Hampshire from my home…
Continue ReadingStanding Still Is Falling Behind
We have all heard the story of the hare and the tortoise; the rabbit and the turtle. We’ve heard how…
Continue ReadingNot Who but WHAT Are You?
It’s been said that “I Am” are two of the most powerful words in the English language – because what…
Continue ReadingWho Do You Compete With?
As young children most of us are taught to play games and every game, no matter how simple, has a…
Continue ReadingWhat A Single Second Can Mean
In the military and law enforcement fields of endeavor – where I have spent almost my entire adult life –…
Continue ReadingWhen Is “Too Late”?
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. How many times have you heard THAT statement? Better yet, how many…
Continue ReadingDefining Success
Success, as defined by Dictionary.com means: the accomplishment of one’s goals; the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. …
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