September is officially the month designated as Suicide Awareness Month. In 2016, suicide became the #2 killer of our kids. It still rages on. Mental health has been shredded through the pandemic. People feel isolated and alone. Hope has been lost. Make sure you are staying connected with your family and friends. If you get a vibe from someone that they might be contemplating suicide, encourage them to seek help. Suicide awareness is a daily practice…
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Fitting In…
Let go of the desire to conform or trying to “fit in.” Show the world who you are…
On Fire!
If you believe the news stories from around the world, they would have you believe that danger lurks around every corner, and that we live in division. Turn the news off. Yes, it’s true that you cannot legislate evil out of the hearts of mankind, but I believe in the goodness of people. I see acts of kindness every day. Simple acts that help, not hurt. Get away from the negative. If something big happens, you will hear about it. Pursue what brings light and life into your life…
Bridges…
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Are you building bridges or burning them? In today’s one minute message we examine this…
Experts…
Have you noticed how people become “experts” in whatever the divisiveness of the day is? One day we have experts in the constitution, followed by the epidemiologists, and then the same people become military strategists. Opinions are merely opinions, not facts. Seek truth, nothing more…
Stories…
Behind the eyes of every person lies a story. Seek to know the heart of others. Look behind their outward appearance. See through them, don’t merely look at them…
The Resilience Breakthrough Podcast
I had the privilege of being a guest on “The Resilience Breakthrough Podcast “ hosted by Christian Moore and Dave Biesinger. This was a fun, lively and impactful conversation. We address a lot of societal and cultural issues of today. Our open dialogue will move you and, hopefully, allow you to see the world through a new prism. Click on the link to listen:
Sports and Politics…
I love to watch great athletes compete, and I bet you do, too. The past few years, politics has found it’s way into our athletic events, which turns a lot of people off. I will always stand up when my National Anthem is played. I do this for many reasons, and one of those reasons is to honor the blood that was spilled so someone has the privilege to kneel if they so choose. Freedom reigns…
Lacking Confidence?
Everyone has doubted themselves at some point. Our self-esteem doesn’t come from others. Here’s some perspective…
No Offense…
When did we become so sensitive and get our feelings hurt over any little thing? We live in a broken world. Sometimes life is hard. You gotta have inner strength and resolve to make it. One way to build it is to focus on bigger issues than whether or not you’re being treated “fairly” or if someone is being politically correct. The world needs strong leadership…
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