What do you think about when you think of surprises? Do you think about what you’ve been given? Do you think about how you made someone’s day… Read more “The Unexpected Surprises”
Questionable Decisions
When our destiny seems to be questionable, we tend to make decisions that are really good or really bad. I’ve often heard that “our destiny is written… Read more “Questionable Decisions”
Forging Forward
We all have those moments in time that we wonder what would have happened if we had handled things differently. But what would that mean for us?… Read more “Forging Forward”
Rejuvenation
Holy Toledo! I just got done with an awesome workout. I haven’t done that in a long time. I think my legs and feet are going to… Read more “Rejuvenation”
Shattering the Past
Our battles from the past teach us how to hide certain scars. Many of us reinvent ourselves when we don’t like how we are being perceived. We… Read more “Shattering the Past”
Memorial Day Tributes
Words are often just that – words. Sometimes it’s very difficult to put into context the gratitude that we have for the fallen. Men and women who… Read more “Memorial Day Tributes”
Injustice
What does injustice mean to you? For some, the answer lies in how people are treated. It could be in abusive relationships, or a hostile work environment.… Read more “Injustice”
The Journey Within
Journeys are unavoidable in our lives. We may not be on a traveling to a different country type of journey but rather one of faith, of growth,… Read more “The Journey Within”
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Every Day
What does it mean to really step out of your comfort zone? For some, it means exploring new opportunities in order to conquer their fear. For others… Read more “Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Every Day”
Keep Learning
Every day I learn something new. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the field I work in, through conversations with people, or something I’ve read. If I… Read more “Keep Learning”
If You’re Always Right
Most of us need to feel that we are right about things in our lives. There’s people in this world who believe their right about just about… Read more “If You’re Always Right”
Moving Days
Almost every person alive that is an adult has had to move at least once in their lifetime. I’ve moved several times and every time I don’t… Read more “Moving Days”
Cheaper isn’t always better
I have an older car that I’ve driven for over a decade. I can’t afford a new car right now so with money being so tight, I… Read more “Cheaper isn’t always better”
Think Before You Steal from the Company
This should be a no brainer but it bears a conversation. In today’s world, it’s easy to think that we can stay over a little bit when… Read more “Think Before You Steal from the Company”
Traveling
Before this pandemic occurred, I loved to travel. I still do. I’m more conscientous of some of the problems with infectious diseases but that doesn’t mean that… Read more “Traveling”
Keep Your Friends Close
It never ceases to amaze me how people that I used to be super close with, have a long period of time where I never hear from… Read more “Keep Your Friends Close”
Storage Memories
Ask any storage manager or assistant manager and I guarantee you they will have stories they can tell you about what people store. I’ve seen just about… Read more “Storage Memories”
Searching for Answers
Getting someone’s opinion is often easier than getting answers to problems. It’s really easy to listen to a lot of people’s complaints as well as their grievances.… Read more “Searching for Answers”
The Love of Animals
Most animals find a way somehow into our hearts. For those who love dogs, they are fantastic in the fact that you can take them to the… Read more “The Love of Animals”
Tears become Rain
I love the rain. There’s something calming, refreshing, and spiritual about it. Rain has the tendency to make us feel like thirts are being quenched. When the… Read more “Tears become Rain”
Simpler Things
Our past truly does define who we are in life. It gives us a roadmap of where we’ve been, where we are going and where we want… Read more “Simpler Things”
The Heart of the Matter
Have you ever had people in your life that you swear are your ride or die crew? These are the folks that see you at your best… Read more “The Heart of the Matter”
Discovering
In the last few years, I had discovered so many different venues, people, talents, acquisitions, and various opportunities that have left me stronger, more flexible and grateful… Read more “Discovering”
Never Stop Networking
If there is one thing that this virus has taught me, it’s that we need each other now more than ever. Jobs are shutting down in so… Read more “Never Stop Networking”
Exasperation Levels
Over the last few weeks, our world has dramatically changed. We are having to home school our children, which means if we are still able to to… Read more “Exasperation Levels”
Victim or Survivor? Your Choice.
I keep thinking about things in my life where I’ve been victimized. Much of it was by my own actions. You would think that I had learned… Read more “Victim or Survivor? Your Choice.”
Remembering Alex
Tomorrow would have been my friend Alex’s birthday. He never made it to the age of 40. His faith in God was so powerful that even when… Read more “Remembering Alex”
Turn the Dream into Reality
Waking up can be challenging. If you are in the middle of an incredible dream, or just completely in a deep slumber, one of the last things… Read more “Turn the Dream into Reality”
Empower each other
When I hear the word empower, I think of two things. I think of empathy and power. Why empathy? Because when we build one another up, we… Read more “Empower each other”
Morning Thoughts
Every morning can seem like it’s either a new beginning or a robotic movement that makes a person feel as if they are just as Pink Floyd… Read more “Morning Thoughts”
Positive Reinforcement
It never hurts to start your day with positive sayings, gestures, and active listening. I think this is one of the easiest and yet most difficult things… Read more “Positive Reinforcement”
Why Ghosting is Uncool
In the last couple of years, I’ve heard about how people ghost each other. At first, I had no clue what ghosting really was but in hindsight,… Read more “Why Ghosting is Uncool”
Beauty
What do you deem beautiful? Is it the way someone looks? Is it the animals that we interact with? Or is it nature? Whatever your version of… Read more “Beauty”
Easter Surprises
I love the Easter season. Spring is robust. The pollen is all around. (That’s the only thing I really hate about the Spring season). Everything is coming… Read more “Easter Surprises”
Loved Ones, Grief, and Processing
Every one of us experiences grief during our lifetime. It’s a natural progression of life and it really bites. For some of us it’s people and animals… Read more “Loved Ones, Grief, and Processing”
Celebrating Life
Today marks half a century for me of being alive. There’s no way to describe the avalanche of emotions that are churning inside me. I’ve watched as… Read more “Celebrating Life”
Twists
Man, what a time in our history. I have never seen so many changes in our society so quickly enacted as I have over the last few… Read more “Twists”
Timepiece
I will be so glad when this virus is contained and we can all get back to somewhat of a normal routine. Every day that our lives… Read more “Timepiece”
Your Word
Whatever happened to the words we say being our bond? If we make promises, we are supposed to keep them right? In business, there is a fine… Read more “Your Word”
Unprecedented Times
All the shutdowns, cancellations, closings, and quarantine quarters have me dumbfounded. Never in all my years of life have I ever witnessed anything of this proportion. People… Read more “Unprecedented Times”
Shattered Trust
It takes a lot for me to trust someone. In the past, if my friends trusted someone, I trusted them based off of their judgment. I’ve gotten… Read more “Shattered Trust”
Smoke and Mirrors
I guess there’s a lot to be said for what you think to be fact. Sometimes it gives you hope. Other times, it makes you feel like… Read more “Smoke and Mirrors”
Reflections, Remembering and Responding
What a year! Here it is almost mid-March and it seems like time doesn’t wait for anything. My life has changed so much in a year and… Read more “Reflections, Remembering and Responding”
Smile, Laugh, and Cry
Have you ever had times where you caught yourself smiling and you have no clue why? What about when you were just in the throes of a… Read more “Smile, Laugh, and Cry”
Step Forward
Every job I’ve have ever worked has wanted their employees to step up and rise to the challenges they are face with. I’ve worked with big corporations… Read more “Step Forward”
Conflicts and Resolutions
Every day is an enlightening journey. There are conflicts for every single person on this earth. The way those conflicts gets resolved are usually up to how… Read more “Conflicts and Resolutions”
Weird Dreams
Last night I really had a strange dream. I was working in the woods and after I had finished cutting up trees, I loaded up all the… Read more “Weird Dreams”
Perceptions and Assumptions
This is one of my favorite things to discuss. Why? Because we as a society perceive and assume so much, and those perceptions and assumptions make for… Read more “Perceptions and Assumptions”
Don’t Limit Your Networks
Emotions guide us in many different ways. We are given opportunities to establish with new people every single day. The question then becomes what do we do… Read more “Don’t Limit Your Networks”
Taking Chances
Every day we all take chances. Getting out of bed is a chance. There’s always a possibility of falling or having severe problems when we do this… Read more “Taking Chances”
Complicated Relationships
Generally speaking, how many of you have experienced complicated relationships throughout your lives? Did you get involved with someone who was already with someone or vice versa?… Read more “Complicated Relationships”
