Compromise is a dirty word. It makes people think you gave up, you didn’t stand your ground. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Compromise is essential if we want to get along in this world. You can stand by your principles without giving up, while recognizing the principles of your counter party. It should not be all or none.
Our culture needs more compromise and communication. Without it we will separate even more…
Airlines have a class system. So do societies. And we have people who think they are better than others because of their influence, money, talent or education.
Some people will always be better off than others, financially or otherwise. The parity some wish for isn’t possible, and I’m glad we have it the way it is. The desire to better ourselves is built into us. We strive to learn because we want to advance. If this is removed because we are all a bunch of identical robots, we will drift aimlessly through life.
And I want you to remember that in Gods eyes, we are all first class. Always give your best, no matter where you are in life…
Today is Fathers Day in the United States. People celebrate their dads and their great memories with them.
Fatherless homes are one of the fastest growing family demographics of today’s culture. Over 90% of homeless people come from fatherless homes, as well as 75% of rapists and 69% of youth suicides. If you ever think that good fathers aren’t necessary, just consider those alarming statistics.
To all the solid men who are dedicated dads, enjoy your day…
Yesterday I saw a motorcycle accident that killed the rider. It was instantaneous, and the man didn’t suffer.
The man who died had no idea that yesterday would be his last. There are no more weekends in his future, no family events and no celebrations. He got all he ever would prior to yesterday.
I believe it’s important for us to remember today may be our last, too. We don’t know how long we will be here. Only God knows that. But I do know this: we have an opportunity to make the most of every day we have. Let’s do it…
Perfectionists drive themselves crazy with any little imperfection they find. And imperfections are everywhere!
Why do we strive for perfection? Can we actually measure it since we, no matter how great we do, will never reach perfection? I say you gotta strive for something, so let’s strive for doing our dead-level best.
There’s nothing like the satisfaction you feel when you have done a good job. The sense of pride is not permanent, but we want to feel it again. As a writer, I know when to stop. Artists know when their painting is complete.
Always give your best, whether it’s in your work or in conversations. Engage fully and eliminate distractions. It is possible to experience that sense of pride every day, even without reaching perfection…
As private citizens, our actions have consequences. Not so in Washington DC. Let’s take a look…
The scoundrels in DC are addicted to power. How many “crises” have they manufactured that only they, the wise politicians, could solve? Their welfare laws wreaked havoc among black families-no consequences. They endlessly fund Ukrainian defense but we still have 22 veterans taking their own lives every day-no consequences. We were supposed to run out of oil by 1992 they told us in 1979-BS. Now climate change is an “existential crisis.” BS. Teachers teach to the feckless STAAR test rather than teaching proficiency in subject material. What was wrong with Horace Manns method of teaching the head, heart and hands-the intellect, emotion and application?
It’s time to take a stand and hold our elected officials accountable. We the people have the power, not government.
Sorry for the rant!
What are your expectations when you meet someone new? Honesty, integrity and responsibility come to mind. I believe it is important to give people a chance to show us who they are and what they are like.
By the same token, what are your expectations of yourself? At least the three I mentioned above, along with transparency and accountability. We expect the best so we give our best.
It’s a good personal policy to under promise and overdeliver. You build trust in this way…
A catalyst makes things happen. Every chemical reaction in our bodies was started by a catalyst. In the non-scientific world, a catalyst can be a person or an event.
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were a catalyst for a renewed sense of patriotism in America. Flags were everywhere, and the demand for them was so high you couldn’t get one for months due to them being on back order. People felt unity. They knew we were in this together.
People can inspire action, too. Jesus is the greatest example of a catalyst. He started something that has not only lasted but expanded for over two thousand years.
Find your cause, your purpose for good. Take the lead and be a catalyst, too. Inspire the world…
Acceptance is big to me. Accepting everyone for who they are allows people to know they are seen. Yet our radical culture of today demands we accept people who act like complete jerks. This doesn’t work for me.
Corporate America is increasingly trying to change the landscape and cow tow to political pressure. Anheuser-Busch alienated millions of beer drinkers when someone in their marketing department decided to make a transgender person their spokesperson. Transgenders represent 1% of the United States population. The company continues to pay dearly for this miscue. Anheuser-Busch clearly doesn’t know it’s market.
If you are a man and want to wear dresses, go for it. But stealing luggage from the airport is never acceptable like this guy did.
The point is, to the people trying to force agendas down our throats, I say stop it. Be yourself, and allow others to be themselves, too. You cannot make lasting change by forcing outcomes…
I know people who have tremendous resources, and I know people who have very little money. I treat both equally.
Money can change people, and not always in a good way. It’s important to remember that money is no more than an instrument to provide for our needs, and it’s a tool to use for good. We get to choose.
People are what’s important. Let’s focus on who people are, not what they have…
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