Forgiveness There is a gift that is free and available to all people, at all times, that can be delivered anywhere in all circumstances… Sounds too good to be true. Well, it’s not and it’s one thing needed right now more than ever! Forgiveness… it is one HUGE way to giveback that seems small and…

Gratitude Helping people give is critical now more than ever, but maybe for reasons that aren’t normally considered… Dan Sullivan, a business coach and founder of The Strategic Coach, tells the story of a research project that led him to the feet of a wheel-chair bound woman. She wanted to manage her pain without having…

The Future in Uncertainty The death of George Floyd is unsettling and horrifying. Prejudice, injustice, and riots are not the marks of this great country and city. Regarding the riots in Atlanta, I think Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addressed the situation masterfully in her comments to the city last Friday night. She presented compassion,…

What is “Normal?” When will everything be back to normal? This is what people are looking for now. Gaining popularity is #NewNormal. The last few months has been anything but “normal.” Going forward there is no “normal,” and there has never been “normal.” There has only been what we’ve grown accustomed to (and perhaps way…

Sunshine The sunshine and warmer weather can warm the heart and cheer your spirit… if you let it. Will you allow the longer days, dinners outside, and summer fun activities to brighten your days? The sunshine really can help brighten your day and cheer up your spirit. It can help you see the bright spots…

Seasons One season can tend to drag on, which those of us who have lived up north can attest to. The bitter cold, and gray skies along with snow and ice can linger way too long and the winter season can seem to never end. But it does. It always does. Winter eventually, and ALWAYS,…

Curveballs There are some things I really miss right now… how about you? Near the top of the list is Spring baseball. My family loves going to the park every weekend to watch my son and his team play. There’s just nothing like it. While he enjoys playing shortstop, second base, and outfield, his favorite…

“Release” The right thing needs to be said at the right time, and the receiver must be ready for the message. In the movie, “Father of the Bride,” the bride’s father (played by Steve Martin) is visiting the house of the wealthy soon-to-be in-laws. He is lured into snooping through the man’s home office when…