For as long as I can remember, I have made an effort to do something that makes me happy every day. Whether it is enjoying daily talks with my wife while drinking coffee, following my children and grandchildren on Facebook or watching “feel good” movies in the evenings, I hav...
Many of us are guarded when it comes to sharing our thoughts and feelings with people. You should be willing to share your thoughts and feelings with the people you love. Sharing means you need to be vulnerable. Yet, your behavior can encourage others to do the same. You can s...
Each of us should be committed to helping others. In general, we should help others without expecting to be helped in return. This world would be a better place if we helped each other. I have found that helping others is very rewarding. That is what I want my legacy to be. I ...
All of us should strive to be the best version of ourselves. We have an obligation to be the best we can be to promote a healthy relationship with people we love, and anyone else we come in contact with. You should self-analyze to determine your strengths and weaknesses. You ...
Many times we expend a lot of energy trying to reach a goal. Working towards a goal is admirable. Pushing yourself to exhaustion, however, is not healthy. You need to assess how much energy is needed and determine what your limits are. I have found that I am the most effici...
All my life, I have been labeled a dreamer. I am constantly dreaming of how I can improve my life and the lives of those that I love. I see dreams as setting goals which I can then pursue. These goals permeate everything that I do. There is no reason one cannot dream. The ...
All of us are frustrated when being presented by obstacles. In general, obstacles push you to find a resolution. This takes work. Working to overcome obstacles may be annoying but it provides opportunities to develop new solutions. You should view those opportunities as opportuni...
Many times we take the time to pray for others. We care so much for those we love that they become your priority. However, it is important that you never forget to pray for yourself. You may pray for your health. You may pray for your ability to overcome obstacles you enc...
In our lifetimes, we will encounter change. How we handle change will impact the quality of life we live. You should never be afraid of change. Change is inevitable. You should trust in your ability to make the necessary adjustments to insure that you transition through life succ...
All of us have dreams of what we want for our lives. These dreams impact our relationships, work and things that we do. The realization of those dreams can be facilitated by surrounding ourselves with people that love us. In my life, I was blessed with my parents, brothers, wi...
