I am working in an environment and culture that is different from my own. All of my life I have heard educators and elders say "never deny your culture," Personally, instead of shunning the difference, I appreciate the fact that as human beings our different religious and cultural practices do not make any one person … Continue reading Diversity Brings About Healthy Competition For Positive Change
Satisfy Your Tastebuds
All too often we hold on to the negative thoughts and or actions we have either placed on others or received ourselves. We place value on the wrong and ignore the good. We spend too much time focusing on what was said or done by others instead of what good can be achieved by doing … Continue reading Satisfy Your Tastebuds
What’s Wrong With Choosing For Yourself? What’s Wrong With Chasing Your Own Dreams?
The choices we make for our own lives should be based on our own desires. We should not make choices based on the desires and dreams of others. Our desires should not be that of the television, magazines, internet, music. Trends and fashions are for a season. The days you live are not a season, … Continue reading What’s Wrong With Choosing For Yourself? What’s Wrong With Chasing Your Own Dreams?
Walk The Good Ground Of Happiness
The most important element needed on your journey toward a sound mind and a healthy body is a good pair of shoes. Along your journey your feet will step on many types of ground; the good shoes you choose should have good soles. Your walk takes you on a journey of happiness for you and … Continue reading Walk The Good Ground Of Happiness
One Of These Days
You ate something you should not have eaten. You stayed on the couch instead of walking a block. You yelled or shouted when you should have whispered. It happens. We are not perfect. And even when we know to do more it feels good to do less, until guilt kicks in. It is the guilt … Continue reading One Of These Days
Do Not Use Age As A Permission Crutch
All too often we use age as the excuse to do wrong. We often use age, young or old, as an unhealthy crutch to do what we want instead of doing what is right. Here are two examples: Example 1 uses age as permission to do what should not be done : "I'm young, I … Continue reading Do Not Use Age As A Permission Crutch
Master Yourself
You may have many interests and dabble in a lot of hobbies. Regardless of age find that one good, upright thing that gets you going. You have your own personal self-engine that works to put you into motion. It does not matter how old you are, find that one thing that interests, stimulates, motivates and … Continue reading Master Yourself
It is said that “In A Country Of The Blind, A One-Eyed Man Is King.”
Stay focused on a single vision-one view. Encourage yourself regardless of your surroundings and you will reach your goal.
The Strong Power Of A Single Strand
It is too bad we are not like a root of green grass that has a desire to grow just one strand above ground. It does not matter how many bulldozers and tractors work the soil; nor does it matter how much concrete or asphalt is poured on the ground. No matter how heavy … Continue reading The Strong Power Of A Single Strand
Cross the Gate
Running a business is not cheap. To cover outstanding expenses and educational fees I recently added "full-time" job to my daily routine. The second day on the job I experienced a co-worker who spoke in a manner I did not understand. He spoke English, but to me, an inexperienced newbie in this particular field, the … Continue reading Cross the Gate