Every one of us has a role in life, you make a difference.  We make choices that lead us to where we are today.  Sometimes we play the role we are intended to play and other times we get off track. The things that take us off track are easily avoided if we are willing to have a mindset of love.  When our head is looking at treating everything with compassion our decisions become easier to make.  We do have a choice when it comes to how we treat ourselves and others.   It is easy to get caught up in…

When I first moved to our current home, there was an abundance of weeds overtaking all the beautiful plants.  The beginning of spring always opens the door to the growth of new weeds.  After that first year, I learned to clear them early by digging out all the roots.   The more care and attention I gave to the job, the less work I had throughout the summer.  I learned to go out when the ground was damp so that the roots were more easily lifted from the dirt.  My intent is always to let the beautiful greenery shine, not be…

One of the most powerful things about one’s journey is that we have the choice to change paths throughout our lifetime.  I believe Jesus has a plan for us and as we make decisions along our journey he guides us.  It is our decision if we choose to listen or continue to remain in control of our direction.   Some of us are thrown difficult forks in the road, some permanent some changeable.  In this lifetime our path and journey are adaptable. Some of the things that happen to us and situations we encounter, our physical and mental abilities, might…

It would be nice if relationships stayed healthy and strong with no need to foster or cultivate positive synergy.  However, for most of us, we need to invest some attention to those close to us.  Once in the habit of fostering love for those we know, it becomes contagious to those around us.      In recent years I have heard the term “secret sauce” used in various places, but the first time I heard it used was by a marketing consultant in Boston many years ago.  His strategy is to uncover the business’ special ingredient that makes up its secret sauce…