Looking back, who have you influenced? Have you ever been told about the impact you had on someone else? Have you kept a record of the times you've volunteered, or actively tried to make a change - even in a small way? When I was 13 my foster parents...
For most of your life, you move around on autopilot, not knowing from moment to moment the impact you have on others. Did you say thank you to the barista when you went through the drive-through? Most of the time you simply aren't conscious of the...
Anytime I go anywhere I smile for a stranger when I pass them, whether it's in a store or on a trail. I started this because gosh we don't know the other persons story and if they are having a tough day, then a smile can help even if just a little. In...
Everyone makes an impact which is why what you do matters. Whether they are acting intentionally or not. Everyone is always making an impact on one another. Your actions, my actions, and the actions of others are influencing the world. What you do...
Some years ago, I thought I had arrived because and forgot to live in the moment. I truly believed I had figured out my calling but it wasn’t shortly after that it dawned on me that we never fully arrive. Yes, we can figure out our passion and call in...
It is very easy and a lot of fun to talk about dreams and goals and a great future. Achieving these dreams is not so easy as all wise people know. We need to build our dreams on the solid ground of action rather than the shifting sands of talk. The Red...
Everyone has times in life where it feels as if nothing is going right. Many people have times in life where truly nothing is going right, and it’s not even about feelings. It’s just true. It can be tough to find inspiration when bad things happen,...
You are always being judged and it can stand in your way of self-acceptance and ultimately loving yourself. This isn't a new phenomenon or revelation but since childhood, the way you played, dressed and did your school work, there has been an element of...
You can choose to be confident. You came into the world confident - you didn't question whether you could do something, you just did it. Learning how to walk, you fell and you stood back up and tried and tried again until you mastered it. Eating with a...