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Knowledge, I believe, is one of the reasons that I had been in the closet about the strength of my faith. I had nothing more to tell people other than that I believe. Personally, I had little knowledge of where anything came from, other than knowing without a doubt that it all belongs to God. Not once did that belief ever falter. I didn’t need to know all the reasons behind why I believed what I did; I just knew that it was God. My mom was rooted in church and in the Bible, but not publicly; she kept…
Arguably one of the shining stars of the Olympics was Alysa Liu, not only for her athleticism and artistry, but for authentically being herself. As one watched the Olympic Games unfold, it was evident that a movement was developing among the athletes. A movement that was positive, unified, grateful, and joyful for having an opportunity to live out their dreams. I have watched the Olympics throughout my lifetime, but I have never seen one athlete change the perspective of so many people simply by authentically being themselves. Alysa accomplished this, and the world saw her joy the moment she entered…
My mind suddenly turns a switch and, for that brief moment, wonders if anyone is watching. Of course, there are things where we desire privacy, which is understandable, and thank you. But what about all the times when we are about to cross a line of ethics? Turning my head left and right, questioning if anybody is watching my actions. Whenever those thoughts come into my head, I quickly move to analyzing what I’m doing. Why am I doing something that I have to ask myself if anyone is watching? It is a trigger for me, a warning, a…
Each day, I strive to share love without blame. I have moments when judgment sneaks in, but I quickly change my thoughts to what I can do to improve the current situation. Sometimes that means I have to let go of something that was said or done. Other times, I can let compassion take over and better understand the current situation. What I like best is when the situation allows me to grow through simply taking a moment to see a different perspective than my own. Blame has yet to work in my favor. Sometimes I am wrong, and other…