“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” – J.K. Rowling We all know that talk is cheap, and at the end of the day the words that we profess need to be supported by some type of action. Without […]
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It’s not often that I take a break from writing, but every once in a while we all must listen to our internal voice and respond accordingly. Today is that day for me. I’ll see you all next week. Keep Pressing, Hank G
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“Be brave enough to have a conversation that matters.” – Dau Voire Communication is the means to exchange information, whether personal, business related, relevant, irrelevant, good news or bad. Somehow and someway we all need to have a conversation with another at some point to simply talk about things. The subject matter usually ties directly
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“The struggle is a part of the story” – Unknown Sometimes I ask… Who knows you, past the simple perfections that you portray to the world daily? Who knows the angst you fell asleep with last night, that still remains with you this morning? Who knows you past the superficial smile you greet the world
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“Although our version of the story usually feels better and is easier to tell, a lie will always hurt the one you love more in the end.” – Henry Nutt, III We have been hearing it for most of our lives. Phrases like, “don’t tell lies, you are only as good as your word
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“You are what you do, not what you say you will do.” – Unknown How many times have your dreams been shattered or the perfect ideal of what you thought you wanted only led to great disappointment? Wait don’t answer that question, because we all have been there to some degree. Whether in great magnitude
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“Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us.” – Unknown Lord knows I have had my share of relationships that did not end well. Whether the demise was instigated by my actions or the actions of my partner,
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“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength in distress, and grows brave by reflection.” – Thomas Paine Today I took a walk. Not just any walk, but a walk to clarify my thoughts, reconnect with nature, listen to the trees, adore the beauty that God created and breathe some fresh air. I am not quite
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“Dear you, make peace with the mirror and watch your reflection change.” – Unknown The Bible says, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” I whole-heartedly agree with this scripture, but as I have counseled and spoken with people over the years, I have come to understand that many people do not truly or accurately
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“Sometimes, you just need a break, in a beautiful place, alone, to figure everything out.” – Unknown What do you find yourself doing when you have time alone? Are you the workaholic type where phone calls and emails fail to cease? Perhaps you are that busybody type who chooses to never sit down, even when
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