We all want to be appreciated. Some of us want or need this more than others. But, we all hope that who we are and what we do means something, that our lives matter, and that our efforts make a difference in the world. We want to know that our life is not all for…
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What If
God does not exist in “what if.” “What if” is the home of fear, anxiety, and expectation. It is the place where hope and anticipation live, but where presence and appreciation die. God does not exist in the future of our imaginations. He does not reside in our wishes or worries. God exists in what…
Choosing Presence
It is our responsibility to make time to appreciate the little things. No one else is going to do it for us. Time does not slow down to accommodate us. We have to make the conscious choice to be present and to be grateful. This is a choice we have to make over and over…
Perspective On Improvement
Improvement that comes too quickly is easily taken for granted. When we do not have to work for our progress, when it comes to us without much effort, we begin to believe that we deserve it. We begin to see ourselves as special, when we may simply be lucky. Having to struggle for improvement keeps…
My Tribal Standards
I have two standards for my associations, regardless of whether they are personal or professional. The first requirement is that I like and respect you. The second that you like and respect me. If one of these standards is not met, I find it very difficult to move forward. In my experience, there is no…