Some might take it as a bit delusional, but no matter the circumstances I choose the upside.  I understand many people have lived through more pain and suffering than I have, but I have yet to find a time when light was absent.  Each hiccup gives us an opportunity to become stronger or stressed.  When I tell my kids to look for the light, the positive, the upside, they often reply, “What upside?”  Often, it is hard to see the rainbow through the storm, but if one searches for light, I believe one will always find hope.   Prayer is my…

My spiritual growth soared as my definition of love was redefined.  My faith has been strong most of my life, but it was not until I was introduced to Dr. Issam and Kathy Nemeh that my definition of love changed.   The importance and role of love is known to many, but how many of us live with love?  Kindness and the golden rule were at the forefront of my life, but I did not live with love.  This is not romantic love, but living life with love and compassion for all.  I didn’t realize I could love people I…

I often think about how motivated we are when we find something we are able to acquire for free.  Some might be motivated by a free logo item, food, beverage, and/or admittance to an event.   For me, it’s all about knowing that I can live with inner peace for free.  There is no secret to obtaining peace, the answer is through love.  One simply has to address all aspects of life with love.   This is a selfless love.  It means choosing to move through life from a perspective of compassion.  Not taking the bait to fight.  Knowing there…

I will never know how often I have walked past the opportunity to provide a second chance to someone in need.  But I have learned to look beyond what I see, ask questions, and offer a plan for success.  I was responsible for a division of a company and had an employee who was not responding well at work.  It was not a matter of being unlikeable or rude, but underperformance.  When listening to management, it did not seem to be an issue in the past.  I was concerned for her and the performance of our team. Before hearing the…