“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” – Albert Einstein For a great part of our lives we are taught that only the strongest survive, the ones with the most toys wins and independence is a sign of strength. The rest of us, which comprises only the majority of the world, just […]
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“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Unknown I bet you remember what you wanted to become when you were a kid? Down to what it looked like, how you would feel about it and why it was even important for you. Perhaps you met that goal and are living
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Whether your thirty-something, fifty-something or already in your seventies, it’s never too late to start over, reinvent yourself or begin a new chapter of your life. The days of what old looks like has certainly changed since I was a kid, so the excuse to stop living your best life simply because you’re getting older
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”Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see, but you.” – Unknown So much is going on! Work, life, new trials, old trials, navigating through mental health, remaining true to what is dear to my heart and recently having my counselor tell me I may need to reevaluate the impact
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”If you can’t do great things, do small things in a great way.” – Napoleon Hill I’ve learned a long time ago that we’re never alone when we go through tough seasons. Of course it always initially feels that way, but we’re not. For every moment that I’ve felt as if I was on an
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”Stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it.” –Unknown So what’s making you happy these days? A new job, a great relationship or perhaps just being where you want to be in life? All of these are legitimate reasons to feel good or be in a state of contentment, but are they
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So this is not an official post today, because as we approach the deadline for tax season, I found myself trying to be a good dad and doing my two adults children’s taxes tonight. It took a little longer than planned. However I do want to ask a question to those who choose to read
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”Sing your song. Dance your dance. Tell your tale.” – Frank McCourt Years ago an older and wise friend said to me, “Life is a song and a dance. For the first parts of our lives we’re all listening to a song whether we acknowledge it or not, and at some point, we begin to
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”I can say with great certainty and absolute honesty that I did not know what love was until I knew what love was not.- P.T. Berkey “I can’t call it.” A term often used in my community growing up amongst family and acquaintances. We were living the best we knew how, but we were often
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”You didn’t come this far, to only come this far.”– Unknown I’ve said it many times and will continue to say it. Life. Is. Hard. As children we’re typically protected from it’s harshness and unforgiving roughness. We play, we eat, we sleep. Not much else is happening, at least for the average kid growing up.
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Hi! Thanks for stopping by my Blog. I’m a regular guy like anyone else. I’ve just decided to use my real life experiences to hopefully encourage and promote well being in relationships and our community. Hope you enjoy.
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