“No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.” —Kevin Heath White Envelopes It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. … Continue reading White Envelopes →

In the midst of shopping, decorating, card writing, cooking and baking … before you get frazzled and frayed in the days leading up to Christmas, I want to share an old story with you….. Some time ago there was an American missionary living in a very remote, tiny African village. The young woman was a […]

Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige.It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and characterWilliam Arthur Ward Who will you be tomorrow? One man sat at a stop light. The woman in front of him was going through papers on the seat of her car, and when the light changed to green […]

The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will bethe beginning of a happier life for ourselvesHelen Keller  Priceless Gifts You Can Give… THE GIFT OF LISTENING No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your responses. Just listen. THE GIFT OF AFFECTION Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and hand holding. THE […]

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughtsMarcus Aurelius I Have a Choice About Today I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today and I am important. My job is to choose what […]

Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heartAnthony J. D’Angelo  Installing love A step by step guide to installing love on the human machine. Customer: I can do that. I’m not very technical, but I think I am ready to install now. What do I do first? Tech Support: The first step is […]

Many an opportunity is lost because a man isout looking for four-leaf clovers  Acres of Diamonds One of the most interesting Americans who lived in the 19th century was a man by the name of Russell Herman Conwell. He was born in 1843 and lived until 1925. He was a lawyer for about fifteen years […]

A smooth sea never made a skillful marinerEnglish Proverb Making the Best of YOU They say ‘make the best of a bad situation.’ But I believe the bad situation makes the best of you. Even the irritations of life can be useful. President Abraham Lincoln showed us how this is so. One of his cabinet … Continue reading Making the Best of YOU →

“An inch of time is worth an inch of gold; yet you can’t buy an inch of time at an inch of gold.”Chinese Proverb Once, I attended a seminar where the instructor was lecturing on time. At one point, he said, “Okay, time for a quiz.” He reached under the table and pulled out a … Continue reading Put the big rocks in first →

“Go forward with courage. When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.”  – Chief White Eagle The Two Wolves  One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between […]

A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances,but rather a person with a certain set of attitudesHugh Downs  The Trouble Tree A carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farm house has just finished a rough day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of […]

“We all know our money isn’t infinite, yet we end up treating our time, energy and attention as if they are.” Shane Parrish A Very Special Bank Account Imagine you had a bank account that deposited $86,400 each morning. The account carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to keep no cash balance, and … Continue reading A Very special Bank account →

“Those who wish to sing, always find a song.” – Swedish proverb. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and … Continue reading A Carrot An Egg and The coffe Bean →

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievementMatt Biondi Learning from Failure During an interview with a newspaper reporter a famous research scientist who had made a number of very important medical breakthroughs was asked why he was able to make the medical break throughs and what set him apart from others in his … Continue reading Learning from failure →

How quickly summer has flown by and our minds will shortly shift to fall festivals and pumpkin carving. Before we do, let’s reflect on Labor Day and the meaning behind it before the unoffical “end of summer” sets in… No matter how we may spend Labor Day, it’s important to keep in mind the true history behind … Continue reading Honoring Labor Day… →

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or evenwhat you’ve accomplished . . .it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better.It’s about what what you’ve given backDenzel Washington A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the four pups … Continue reading There’s No Charge for Love.. →

No matter the odds of success or the scale of the challenge, your actions can make a difference.  One morning, an elderly man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young boy picking something off the sand and throwing it into the sea. As he got closer, the man realized the child was … Continue reading Every Little Thing Counts… →

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places…Author Unknown Giving up too soon A man met a guru in the road. The man asked the guru – ‘Which way should I go to achieve success?’ The robed, bearded sage said nothing, but he pointed to a place in the … Continue reading Giving Up Too Soon… →

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: To succeed you need to find something to hold on to,something to motivate you, something to inspire youTony Dorsett  I’ve got a passion for …  I’ve got a passion for . . . ‘Passion . . . how else can I explain it?’ he said. ‘I have a passion for what I […]

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  You are an original, an individual, a masterpiece.Celebrate that; don’t let your uniqueness make you shy.Don’t be someone other than the wonder you are.Every star is important to the skyDouglas Pagels  There’s Nothing You Cannot Do  There’s nothing to fear, you’re as good as the best.As strong as the mightiest, too.You can … Continue reading There’s Nothing You Cannot Do →