When I think of the word dad, a picture of my dad’s face appears in my mind. Although strangely I cannot say how old he is in the image. But dad is not just a simple name because it is so much more. Contained within a name is something much bigger. It carries with it…
The Value of One Life
One life matters. Not every person in this world believes it, but that does not negate this simple truth. People have acted wickedly toward one another, which is partially what leads us to believe otherwise. The value of a creation is known most by its creator, the one who designed and built it. Anyone else…
The Value of One Need
Need is the common denominator that allows every human being to relate to each other. All of us are broken, just in different places. Our needs are one of the reasons why we need each other. Need is the reason we have a marketplace to sell our goods and services. We all know people who…
The Value of One Gift
The value of a gift varies, depending on what it means, both to the giver and the recipient. Chances are though, if we cannot feel the gift in our hand, what makes us think they will feel it in theirs? It is not necessarily the price of a gift though, because a little gift may…
The Value of One Understatement
People build their lives based upon perceptions and belief systems. This can be good or bad, depending on how they see and believe things to be. We become conditioned and then act according to that conditioning. For example, if we do not think we have a future we will not plan for one. It is…
The Value of One Word
One word. Sometimes that is all it takes to change everything. This is because words have the power to change the things and people around us. A spoken word can be even more effective when it intersects perfect timing. If allowed to continue, these life changing moments can ultimately affect a person’s life for better,…
Free Will
The power to do something different at any given time; free will. Humankind is the only creature that can wake up without a plan. Chances are you have met someone who has lived this philosophy like it was actually a good strategy. Everything else around us has a plan. Birds know exactly what to do…
Win or Lose, Together
Win or lose, the whole team experiences it together. When a team wins, each player might think about how much effort they individually put into it. Their ego wants to cry out, “I did it!” But in reality, they never did it alone. Absolutely there are gifted people out there. But talent alone will not…
2nd Book Release!!!
I am so excited to share with you my latest book, which is now available as an ebook on Amazon. Love is a common element found at the heart of most gifts. Weaved in the fabric of life are unique opportunities in which each of us are granted a chance to make a difference in…
When Pillars Fall
Part of my enjoyment in visiting cities is observing the massive architectural structures found in them. People get used to seeing pillars in their lives every day and take them for granted. These giants in our lives stand tall, bearing the weight of untold forces, never folding under the pressure. They withstand everything that works…