In any moment, a crisis can occur that will literally take everything off the agenda and throw it out the window. Crises do not care about priorities, health, or your peace of mind. They act like robbers, coming in to take away that which is precious to you. They do not discriminate, and attack whomever…
Good Riddance!
Yesterday I reflected over the year 2020. It’s amazing how the year started off so well. I made many goals and for the first few months, I was able to achieve them daily. I was crushing it and it felt awesome. But then an unwelcome guest came onto the world stage and life as we…
Don’t Jump on Me!
Recently, I came across a tiny gecko on the floor. If it had not moved, I would not have been aware of its presence. It was so small, barely over an inch long. I could hardly recognize it from some rubbage on the floor. I said hello little friend and went about my business trying…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 3
I previously told a story about my video store dream at ten years of age. The original store was long gone by the time I got my driver’s license. However, my friend and I went to another store, where I formed a new video store dream. It was no longer about a game but something…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 2
If you chose to face your fear wisely, then I send my congratulations to you. If you are still afraid, that is okay. When I said that courage comes once you face your fear, allow me to add a disclaimer. It doesn’t always come at one time. Sometimes it comes in small doses. When I…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 1
Fear is sometimes a challenge. Many fears are irrational and unlikely to lead to grave consequences when we choose to face them. Yet there are others that can be deadly. Can we know the difference? If we genuinely want to be rid of our fear, then the onus is on us to research it. Facing…
Groundhog Day
When I was young, our house had a long yard that stretched all the way back to a large field. Our friend was one of the neighbors in an adjacent property about halfway back our yard. For the most part, the neighbors let the children play in any yard, although some did not want us…
Trust Me
Don’t you hate hearing those words? It really depends on who is saying them and whether you believe them or not. If you don’t know me, the first thoughts you probably had were, yeah right! Who does this guy think he is? Why on earth would I trust him? Everyone has heard these words before.…
A Life of Excellence, part 8
Living a life of excellence means having enough, especially for the glorious day when retirement comes. Many people today are scared right now about their investments, including my parents, who are retired. They look at the dollar amount and see an immediate crisis. Over the years, I’ve tried to help them with their financial planning,…
Perspective of Today
With what is going on in the world today, fear, doubt, and worry have forced their way into most homes, businesses, and governments. The financial burden many people are facing today is unbearable. The loss some people are experiencing ranges from life itself (or loss of a loved one) to a loss of supplies. The…