We have the freedom to make choices.  Of course, these choices are within the boundaries of the constitution, but we have freedom.  Many have experienced and will experience great sacrifice to stay true to their beliefs.   Freedom, we live in a country that allows us to go after our dreams.  It doesn’t guarantee that we will achieve the dream, but we have the opportunity.  A very powerful tool that we have been given. We have the freedom to reach for our dreams and to make choices.   Not comparing people, but feeling the powerful freedom we have to choose.   As…

I tend to enjoy being around people who understand commitment.  People who have priorities, trust and follow through with what is important to them.  Although our priorities may differ, I appreciate someone who is committed to what they believe to be important.  For example, I respect those who are committed to the environment, education, research, service, etc. When we understand our priorities, we are able to better manage our lives.  Although my main priorities (my faith, family, and career) do not change as I walk through life, things within those categories often ebb and flow with the season I am…

So many things we do each day touch the hearts of others and give them hope.  Much of the time we never know the lives we have touched.  Every once in a while we get the gift of knowing just how important our efforts are to someone else.  For the most part, these are things that are routine in our lives, yet special to someone else.  We touch people’s lives with a smile, by being present, with encouragement, and when we offer our assistance.   These routine tasks often can change someone’s life.  As I go about my…

How can attitude and effort contribute to a bright end to 2020 and a start to 2021?  Despite all the challenges from COVID-19 we can choose a mindset of hope.  I recently read a book about attitude and effort.  Attitude, having the right mindset and effort, making sure one utilizes all their talent in completing the task.  The question is, am I really putting forth my best attitude and effort in all that I do? Am I playing my best “game” every day?   We already know that the remaining weeks of 2020 and 2021 are going to provide obstacles…