On the morning of April 20, 1999 two dark and disturbed young men ended the lives of 12 students and one teacher. The Columbine High School massacre will be etched in our minds and hearts forever.
Rachel Joy Scott was the first child killed that day. Rachel was a unique girl. She didn’t care about popularity, and reached out to other students: kids who were new, kids getting picked on and special needs students. Her ongoing life and legacy is shown through Rachel’s Challenge, the largest, most impactful in-school program in the world which creates safer, more connected schools.
Rest In Peace, Rachel. You did not die in vain…
Tag Archives: #greatness
Junk
It’s amazing how much clutter you can accumulate over the years. Most of it sits in piles and is useless.
We clutter our minds, too. Whatever we read, watch or discuss with others is stored forever. We can filter a lot of the noise by not watching the news, listening to the pandering politicians or engaging in gossip. Focus on good books, art and music. Then observe how your mood changes when you eliminate the junk…
Peace
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends…” Jesus Christ
Whatever you celebrate, whether it’s Easter, Passover or nothing at all, I hope you have a peaceful, meaningful weekend. Peace…
Impatience
I’m impatient. We live in what I call a “FedEx Society” where we want it now. I want it yesterday. Life doesn’t work instantly. It takes time to build a home, grow tomatoes or raise children.
Slow down a little. Invest time in what you are involved in. Live with purpose, not impatience…
Goodness
There is goodness all around us. Sometimes it seems hard to find because the crazies get a lot of attention, but goodness is everywhere.
If you aren’t witnessing good, then I encourage you to take it upon yourself to do good. Do something for someone who can never repay you. Be good…
Tall Tales
All of us have heard fishing stories before, and the stories get better every time the person tells it.
But what about the stories we tell ourselves? We are lying to ourselves when we tell ourselves we aren’t good enough, that we shouldn’t try anything new because we will fail. The truth is, God created us. We are good enough. He wants us to succeed.
God didn’t create us and then forget about us. Trust Him…
Find Yours!
I have always been different. I like to say that I march to the beat of a different drummer, but it’s a great rhythm. Find your rhythm…
Regrets
I’ve heard people say, “I live my life with no regrets.” Everyone has regrets. I certainly do. There are bad decisions, even some colossally stupid things I have done in my past. Some hurtful things I have said when I was angry. But I learned from my regrets. I don’t live in them.
Try to live as regret-less as you can. Live free…
Imagine
Imagination is everything. Whatever we hold in our minds and hearts will manifest into reality. Get rid of fear and worry. Dream about your most fulfilling outcome, believe it with all your might, and you will see it come to life…
Contentment
Being content gives you peace. It doesn’t mean you are devoid of ambition or drive. Not at all. Contentment means you are grateful for all the good in your life. You aren’t taking anything for granted.
I’m more ambitious now than I have ever been. But if I don’t accomplish anything else, I’m content with that…
