Never Settle For Second Best
I used to always seek out role models to look up to and emulate. I would see or read about a person who did or said something great or profound and I would learn as much as I could about them. Continue reading “Never Settle For Second Best”
It’s so heartwarming to brighten someone’s day and give them a reason to smile. It’s gratifying to know we’ve made someone feel better, even if only for a brief moment — its a powerful circle of positivity.
Friends tell me that sometimes, they feel overlooked, particularly when they’ve been experiencing a low point in their life. This made me sad and I told them that I too have felt that way — all of us have at some point.

I’m not what one would call a huggy or touchy-feely type of person. I tend to hug for only a brief moment and then that’s about it. To make up for that lack of hug power, I use my smile instead, which I always hope conveys my sincerity.
Andy Rooney, one of the iconic team members of the 60 Minutes news program, shared a lot of his insight, humor and wisdom over the years. In fact, his segment became one of the most popular, and for very good reason.
“I can’t change the world by myself.” Have you ever heard someone say that? It’s not true at all — there are countless examples of individuals who literally transformed the world. And, each of us can do much more than we think.
The morally self-righteous are usually not moral at all. Sure, they do a lot of judging and condemning, and they can be quite preachy and they certainly can quote the Bible. But, maybe that’s about all they can do?
I once heard a Teacher tell a vulnerable classmate “you’ll never amount to anything….” at the time, I didn’t like what she had said, but I didn’t give it much thought. When I think back to that cruel declaration, I realize that this teacher was a strangler.
Love is so incredibly powerful and healing — and miraculously, its free to all and in infinite supply. We write about love a great deal on this blog and for good reason — love is the foundation for almost all wonderful things.