Joking with someone can be a true gift, but depending on how the humor is delivered, it can also be hurtful.  On one hand, medicine for the soul, and yet, such a fine line based on how the joke is interpreted. Humor is a huge priority in my life and often a beautiful coping mechanism.  Allowing myself to laugh at my mistakes, mishaps, or misfortunes is one way that I see light rather than dwell in the darkness.   The important part of that statement is MY mistakes, mishaps, and misfortunes.  Much of my day is spent laughing to myself about…

I am what I am today because of where I have been; I wouldn’t change a thing.  Hindsight has been a beautiful thing in my life.  The reason I can persevere and move through life’s challenges is that I have true faith. Seldom do I look back on the past.  Although the past has made me who I am today, I choose to focus on the present.  I have beautiful memories that bring me joy at different moments throughout my life.  However, I believe those moments of joy are pieces to the puzzle of my life, and I…

When I grow up, I want to be more like Jesus.  I want to be able to do and say the right thing at all times, not just sometimes.  Be trusted and filled with compassion for others in a way that puts my love for them over my love for myself.  When love prevails, everything seems to fall into place.  The moment it is taken out of the equation, everything seems to fall apart.  It is very simple to say one lives with love, but it takes patience and self-control. My actions must follow my desire to live with…

If I wait for everything to be perfect, there likely would never be a good time to rebuild.  It doesn’t even matter what I am trying to rebuild.  Whether I am interested in rebuilding my career, a friendship, a relationship, a home, or my life, at some point, I have to examine the available information and take a leap of faith. There are different reasons for wanting to rebuild one’s life.  I have always found it important to be aware of the signs or warning signals indicating that I should prepare for change. Fifteen years into my career…