The Candle vs the Dawn!
Forty or so years ago I heard the following: “Death is merely the extinguishing of the Candle because the Dawn has come.” Now I really like that! I creates a sense of comfort as I ponder the end of life . . . And yet as I think on that phrase today, another application comes […]
Less Thunder in the Mouth . . .
The Apache People have a saying that goes like this: “It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.” Rather intriguing don’t you think? This proverb takes speaking through actions to a whole new level! How often do we hear our leaders – lawmakers, educators, company presidents, etc. […]
Core Strength!
Anyone who has ever engaged in any kind of exercise program has heard the term “core strength!” Strengthening our core muscles positively affects everything we do – the way we sit, walk, run, bend over, lift, work at the computer – everything! Paying attention to our core strength is vital to our physical health! In […]
To Be . . . Or Not!
The late Stephen Covey said, “Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic.” What powerful words! What powerful mandates! What powerful images! I wonder what might happen if, for a single day, each one of us took this challenge to heart? I wonder! Instead of passing judgement we share insight! Instead […]
Bully! A Different Time! A Different Meaning!
Bully! We hear that word and multiple images come to mind related to an individual or group participating in purposely hurtful and demeaning behavior toward another person or group. Bullying takes place in many forms, in many venues and for many reasons! Bullying is epidemic today! In order to stop bullying, we must all take […]
What We Have to Do!
Oh the things we HAVE to do in life! Dang! Wouldn’t it be great if we could just push a button and have all the things we HAVE to do be done for us without so much as the breaking of a sweat? Wouldn’t it? Now before you go answering such a preposterous question . […]
Dreams Die Hard!
Dreams . . . dreams that are worth pursuing; dreams that possess potential to be life-altering; dreams that take up residence deep in one’s soul die hard. Sometimes they never die! They smoulder and simmer. They bubble and boil. They rumble and roll. They keep one awake at night. They lift with anticipation. They drop […]
What We Leave Behind!
The late Stephen Covey wrote that we should “Live, love, laugh, leave a legacy.” Now at first glance each of us might go through a little mental checklist. It might go something like this: “Live? Yeah I do that most of the time! Laugh? Absolutely! Especially when the joke is funny! Love? I sure do […]
Imagination!
History! It is important is so many ways! Studying history helps us understand the foundations of societies, cultures, families, corporations and individuals! Reviewing history creates opportunities to gather wisdom and insight so that we might avoid duplicating mistakes of the past. Analyzing history opens the door for understanding the paths that have landed us where […]
Guardians of Change!
“Change – whether imposed, as a result of natural life progressions or self-initiated – often presents challenges that require practical, proactive and creative action!” This is a direct quote from one of the pages on the McKinney Counseling Services website! I’m not sure any of us really revel in the inevitability of change – not […]