A Tribute to Oliver
Today I went through something that many people have to do during their lifetime, but it was a first for me. I had to put my dog to sleep. He had a cancerous tumor that was growing too quickly and… Continue Reading
The Balanced Life
When You Know Better, You Do Better
While I certainly admire successful people, my goal is to emulate those who also seek to help others through their words and actions. I was on this path at one point and was stopped for many years, mistakenly thinking that… Continue Reading
Creating Division is Unhealthy
Mainstream media is a huge problem. It seeks to report primarily horrific events and spread doom-filled messages that only further drive wedges between populations. Tragic circumstances in the country are singled out and used as platforms to turn one group… Continue Reading
Sitting in Judgment
What is the root cause of the pervasive judgmental tendencies in our modern culture? I was standing in line at the airport, one of the many trips I used to make each month to pick up my daughter for our… Continue Reading
Fate and Second Chances
Standing on a hillside on a sunny Saturday afternoon in the middle of a vineyard in North Georgia, I leaned over to talk to the man who was about to perform my wedding ceremony. Just two weeks earlier, Ken wasn’t… Continue Reading
It’s OK to Question Things
If something doesn’t seem right, ask questions. Get clarification until you feel satisfied or you understand. Most of the people in the world follow along with traditions, views, beliefs or rituals because that’s what they were taught as young children… Continue Reading
Acceptance
Most of us want to be accepted and feel like we are loved, appreciated and part of something more. We want to have meaningful connections and relationships with people. We all hurt when we feel unaccepted for whatever reason, but… Continue Reading
Admitting When We Are Wrong
Don’t be afraid to admit when you’re wrong or have made a mistake. It is a difficult thing to do sometimes and can put a dent in your pride, but in the end it only strengthens your character and integrity.… Continue Reading
Spend Your Time Wisely
Spend as much time as possible doing things that you love and being with people you love. This may sound like a no-brainer at first, but how many of us SAY that we do this vs. actually doing it? Too… Continue Reading