Lesson Learned

I had a recent conversation with someone very close to me. It was interesting to compare apples and oranges with him, to discuss the differences in our beliefs and opinions. And in the middle of discussing the importance of others disappointing us, I learned something after it flew out of my own mouth.

While it is important to realize people aren't perfect, not even ourselves, it is equally important to inspire each other onward, forward into a greater person. Most times, we can honestly say we don't tell others we love them, are proud of them and see their progress often enough. And while we should do the right thing because it is right, a pat on the back never hurt anyone. People need that recognition as fuel for the next battle. They need your support, your love and your words. They need it most when they are failing the most, not after they have already made it through the difficult parts. Lesson learned!

Times of Reflection

I think about the past 30 years of my life. I think about how much I've learned, how much I've grown, how much I've suffered, how often I've loved, how often I was loved, the quality of my life and the beautiful people who have been in it. And I reflect over all that God has done. I am grateful!


Reflections empower us to push past hard times and circumstances. Times of reflection are necessary so that we don't get lost in translation, so that we don't lose ourselves, so that we don't lose sight of what is important.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

It's amazing how easy it is to lose focus on what's important in life by spending too much time with the small things. I remember when the book, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, came out. It was a sensation! Everyone was buying, reading and quoting it all over the place. 


Well today, I want to remind you that those words, that book, the sentiment is still true today. We need to learn how to conserve our energy for that things that matter, release the things that don't and definitely how to discern the difference.