I definitely have love in my heart for all, but I work at loving equally, without reservation.  Loving everyone, family, friends, and strangers alike, is something that I continually strive to attain.  All we need… is a decision to love.  “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”  Nelson Mandela Having compassion towards others, displaying acts of kindness…

My daughter asked me recently if I failed often as a child. My immediate answer was, “Repeatedly, and I continue to face failure regularly as an adult.”   I have never given much thought to failure because to me it is a stepping stone to my next success.  In fact, I rarely think in terms of failure.  I tend to quickly analyze my mistakes or misfortune and continue trying to reach my goal.  When there are no more opportunities to meet the goal, I rework my goal.  I don’t spend time worrying about my failures, however, I do learn from…

The use of humor in my everyday life has proven invaluable.  Humor helps me keep things in perspective, it helps me move through tough situations, and it relieves unnecessary stress. One has to know me very well or pay close attention to recognize my sense of humor.  My brother, on the other hand, is blessed with a sense of humor that people gravitate toward and enjoy being around.  I always was grateful that he was able to take the attention off me and captivate the crowd with his quick wit.  That does not mean that he always uses his sense…

When I encounter the withholding of information or praise it always makes me feel uncomfortable. Particularly if I am the one contemplating not providing the information or encouragement.   Withholding things, in general, may seem powerful at the moment, but it is my belief that it is a sign of weakness.  A sign that one is unable to communicate effectively,  forgive, and/or find a solution to the problem.  Sometimes withholding information is a sign of avoidance and or negative use of power.    It seems as though I encounter different types of withholding on a daily basis.  Some days it might…