One of the most challenging aspects of my job is dealing with homeless people and trying to live in their unit. It’s a huge no-no. I’ve had… Read more “Home – Never Take It For Granted”
Feelings of Empowerment
We all have those feelings of empowerment when we accomplish something we thought we never would. There’s a certain sense of pride in finally succeeding when you… Read more “Feelings of Empowerment”
Quips
I’m guilty of saying a lot of quips. It’s part of my personality, and I should apologize, but I won’t. At times, I can be cynical and… Read more “Quips”
Insecurities
I watched as a young woman recently sat in a pew at a funeral with her arms crossed and body language screaming that she did not want… Read more “Insecurities”
Remembering Past Mentors
Two beloved congregation members passed this weekend, and their funerals had good attendance. Both of these individuals were loved, highly regarded, and emotionally taxing. They both lived… Read more “Remembering Past Mentors”
Confidence-A Necessary Skill
People can smell uneasiness a mile away. A person’s body language and actions can tell if they’re confident in what they present. If you are a person… Read more “Confidence-A Necessary Skill”
Common Courtesy
Many of us have all experienced improper behavior. Several of us have done things on a volunteer basis to find ourselves unappreciated and mistreated. When we try… Read more “Common Courtesy”
Ice, Snow, and Giving the Butt a Falling Glow
Yesterday was the first day back to work after our snowstorm from this past weekend. I knew going back to work would be challenging because my office… Read more “Ice, Snow, and Giving the Butt a Falling Glow”
Fighting the Battles of Depression
I once thought that depression was all in someone’s head, that it wasn’t as severe as people made it out to be until I dealt with it… Read more “Fighting the Battles of Depression”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The first time I remember hearing about MLK was in school. As a kid, history was not my favorite subject, but the story of MLK made me… Read more “Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Being Nice isn’t Always Nice
I do my best to be a nice person, and many people take advantage of that kindness. This past week, I wrote about a woman who essentially… Read more “Being Nice isn’t Always Nice”
Remembering Legends
This year is starting with several legends that recently passed. If you think about the accomplishments of Betty White and Sidney Poitier, you might have their performances… Read more “Remembering Legends”
Your Mental Health Needs To Be A Priority
How many of you come through for everybody else except yourself? You might come through for your kids and significant others, or you may come through for… Read more “Your Mental Health Needs To Be A Priority”
Challenging Customers
Suppose you think that dealing with the public is easy to try working in a public sector job for a while. Yesterday I had a customer come… Read more “Challenging Customers”
When A Missed Diagnosis Creates Mistrust
Oh man, I didn’t want to write this blog today. Someone I know reasonably well recently was diagnosed with cancer. The woman mentioned that she had been… Read more “When A Missed Diagnosis Creates Mistrust”
Be Careful of Perpetual Drama
“Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!” If you ever watched “The Brady Bunch,” you know how Jan always hated the attention, Marcia, her older sister, always seemed to receive. Unlike… Read more “Be Careful of Perpetual Drama”
The Heart Remembers How it’s Treated
Somebody said to me recently that the heart can’t remember things because it’s not a part of our brain. I’m afraid I have to disagree. As actions… Read more “The Heart Remembers How it’s Treated”
Greater Grace
Sometimes, when we face conflict, we’re not sure if we can have the grace to handle various situations. I constantly remind myself that kindness goes a long… Read more “Greater Grace”
1st Snow of 2022
Yesterday Greensboro, North Carolina, got its first taste of snow for this year. It was so pretty coming down. That is unless you were one of the… Read more “1st Snow of 2022”
What Will You Imagine?
Are you a creative person who consistently imagines and brings to life great projects? Have you ever thought about what people like Walt Disney thought when he… Read more “What Will You Imagine?”
Liposuction Part 6 Continuing Recovery
Next Friday, I will find out my progress with the doctor. I can tell a big difference so far. I’ve had quite a bit of flattening of… Read more “Liposuction Part 6 Continuing Recovery”
Getting Back To My Roots
Somebody told me recently that I needed to get back to my roots. I’ve been struggling with different concepts and viewpoints, and it’s been hard to discern… Read more “Getting Back To My Roots”
Relate
It’s not hard to relate to things people are going through if you’ve experienced those issues before in your life. For example, I used to think that… Read more “Relate”
What if? No Regrets
There have been so many times in my life where I have questioned what if. What if I never got married? What if I’d taken better career… Read more “What if? No Regrets”
You Are Enough
How often have we all said that we want to be like somebody else when we grow up? I was listening to a child at church yesterday,… Read more “You Are Enough”
Christmas Eve 2021
It’s Christmas Eve. Where has the time gone this year? Tonight my mom and I will be attending Christmas Eve services at our churches. It’ll be nice… Read more “Christmas Eve 2021”
Goodbyes are not the end
I’ve always heard that when someone we love passes, they never leave us. Supposedly, their spirit stays alive through us, but it’s hard to hug a soul.… Read more “Goodbyes are not the end”
Holiday Hustle
I swear I think the Christmas holidays are when commercials get worse than ever. It seems like every time I turn the TV on; there’s a commercial… Read more “Holiday Hustle”
The Light Inside Us
All of us have a light inside. It helps ignite sparks to become brighter or duller throughout our lives. It doesn’t always let us see where the… Read more “The Light Inside Us”
The Holiday Grinch
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year until it’s not. I know that we are all supposed to be grateful for the blessings in… Read more “The Holiday Grinch”
Changing Times For Churches and Other Brands
Growing up as a preacher’s kid was an experience because I didn’t have a choice in whether or not I’d go to church. The expectation was to… Read more “Changing Times For Churches and Other Brands”
When Unlawful Wrongdoings Hits too Close to Home
I don’t think there’s a day that any of us can go without hearing about the violent acts in the world. We talk about wanting peace, yet… Read more “When Unlawful Wrongdoings Hits too Close to Home”
Back to Work
Yesterday was a hoot. If any of you have ever sent your boss an email and they respond to you addressing you by another person’s name, you… Read more “Back to Work”
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