Where Empathy Makes a Difference
Yesterday, Buddy and I started out on our usual walk when we came upon this adorable little girl, who, from a distance, I could hear shouting “Look, a puppy!” She was so excited to express her joy to Buddy, and he was for her, that we stopped for this sweet exchange. We made it back…
Time to Register for Cross Training
On New Year’s Day, I heard this said:: “This is going to be your best year ever, but keep in mind, though you may be going in with a clean slate, you’re still taking some of the “old” in with you. You still take YOU!” That’s a wake-up call, isn’t it? It’s awe-inspiring to think…
Living OUT LOUD
I’m taking it all in — that is — applauding, giving high 5s and standing ovations to those moments, events, accomplishments and celebrations of my precious friends and family. In the words of Émile Zola, French Nobel Prize winner in 1901, “If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I will…
Be the Change
It’s second nature to focus on everything that’s wrong with others or what’s wrong in politics or what’s wrong with our places of business or churches or what’s wrong in our nation. But, what about doing a “check up from our neck up” — a self analysis about some of the areas we might just…
Don’t Be Normal. Be Different. Take the High Road.
How “different” are we from what is “normal” to others? Some say that “It’s NORMAL to be stressed, fearful, overwhelmed, exhausted, angry, sad, speaking hateful about people, and on and on. “Normal” to some is ranting and raving right along with all those who are dissatisfied with politics and politicians. My contention is that “normal”…
Be Like Rudolph. Let Your Light Shine.
In just a few hours, I’ll be heading to the airport to fly to Seattle to be with my Washington family. I’ll be joining the multitudes that are crowding into airports, shopping malls, restaurants and onto the highways this week of Christmas. Maybe people are crowding into your home, your schedule, and your plans. What…
Being Difference Makers
On the 2nd day of our missions’ trip, we were all about the business of reaching our hearts and hands out to the children. “Be A Miracle” – se un milagro – was our goal. On this day, we would meet up with the reality of what “behind the scenes” is all about. And, this…
I’d Rather Be Remembered for Standing Out Than Forgotten for Blending In
Yesterday morning I saw a Harley Davidson billboard that said, “Why fit in when you can stand out?” — of course meaning that we would stand out if we drove a Harley. Indeed, that would definitely cause me to STAND-OUT! LOL! And that prompted me to post about the great STAND message I heard Sunday…
Role Model – Mentor – Women of Example
I have been blessed to have so many amazing female mentors in my life — that started with my precious mother who showed me the power of profound faith — in action. I don’t remember ever hearing her complain about HAVING to work to bring in the needed income when my dad was so sick…
We Can Do This!
There’s a lot of folks out there complaining about the weather, the economy, the government, their job, their co-workers, their spouses, their children or their neighbor. And, then there are folks who are always optimistic, “can-do”, undaunted in their attitude to win, and whether the sun is out — or hiding behind a cloud —…