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Our First Step – The Leap of Faith

Our First Step – The Leap of Faith

Congratulations, I understand that you took your leap of faith? Are you ready? Today is the first day of many; pace yourself. I volunteered to be your tour guide, and mentor if you choose, to encourage you every step of the way. Let us begin by stating the obvious —…

What Rocks Are In Your Bucket?

What Rocks Are In Your Bucket?

What rocks are in your bucket? If you are walking along the beach, hopefully, the answer is none. If you are trying to decide between different courses of action, you may want to consider what’s in your bucket. It may alter how you evaluate your next life-changing…

Crystalizing a World View – One Page at a Time

A blank page, that is what each day is. Every day we get the chance to be the type of person that we want to be, the freedom to pursue the goals that we want to achieve, and the liberty to indulge on yet another bowl of over-priced ice cream. If you’re anything like…

So This is Humanity!

So This is Humanity!

There was a time, not all that long ago that it felt like everyone I knew was living a life that was much larger than mine. Many were going on vacations and weekend getaways, others received promotions, and most were in good health. It was as if they were part of a…

Ask, and You Will Receive – An Answer You Never Expected

Ask, and You Will Receive – An Answer You Never Expected

Ask, and you will receive! Is that what you were told?  When I was growing up, the questions were,  “Can I have something, like a new bike?… Can I do something, can I fly to the moon?… Can I be someone; maybe Superman?” Different types of questions, all met with the…

The Land of No

The Land of No

I have long been criticized by my family that my first response to any request, no matter how simple, is to first say, “No”. “No, you cannot get your belly-button pierced… No, you cannot pull the trampoline closer to the pool… No, you can’t pre-buy the iPhone 8.” All…

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