Consider the hummingbird, small and mighty. Those two words; small and mighty are often paired, perhaps in an ironic way. But small can definitely lead to mighty. Small, consistent, drops from the ceiling of a cave form mighty stalagmites and stalactites. Small obstacles in the path of a river divert it’s path and form mighty …
Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs:– the future can be better than the present– I have the power to make it so – David Brooks Things can get better.I can make things better. As I navigate this day (this journey, this project) I will try to keep my eye upon this question: “What’s …
It may seem “corny,” but this simple quote makes sense (whether we want to admit it or not.) “When it rains, look for rainbows.When it’s dark, look for stars.” There are always signs of hope and points of light – even in the midst of life’s wildest storms and darkest moments. ALWAYS. If we’re honest, …
Alice Walker’s quote seems to go well with this intriguing photograph. “Wherever I have knocked, a door has opened. Wherever I have wandered, a path has appeared.” So go ahead and take a step, dare to wander, go ahead and act. Sometimes we can overthink things and end up paralyzed by worry, doubt, or fear. …
“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.”-Robin Sharma That does sound about right, doesn’t it? Change is not a calamity disrupting our life. Change IS life. Life is change. So what shall we do about it? Let’s get to it. And let’s remember that it’s tough, but quite …
If most of us believed in the Tooth Fairy or some other imaginary being for at least a few years, why is it that we have such a hard time believing in ourselves? I believe in you and I don’t say that in order to make you (or me) feel all warm and fuzzy! My …
The story I choose to tell myself today can and will change my day.The story I choose to tell myself EVERY day can and will change my world. What story do you tell yourself about you, your past, and your worth? Those words are shaping your present and future in subtle and not so subtle …
The miracle of a root burrowing deeper into the soil as a seedling stretches skyward the might of the ceaseless tides sculpting shorelines the magic of the rays of sunshine piercing through the leaves, bringing warmth and life to the earth below the mystery of a sky extending into a galaxy more expansive than minds …
Your focus is your fate. Fear, failure, or freedom, what will it be? It’s inescapable that what we focus our attention upon becomes larger and more influential in our life. It has always been true and countless observant souls throughout the ages have learned that truth. Our focus – our thoughts, our obsessions, become us. …
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep on saying it and trying to demonstrate it as I interact with people each day; “You don’t need to be perfect to be amazing!” Daring to make changes in our lives requires some critical thinking. We need to be honest as we look for the behaviors and characteristics …
Who will ever FULLY understand what fuels a sunflower and makes it lift its face to follow the sun? It’s the sun of course, but even science can’t completely explain the power within plants (and people) that enables them to grow, adapt, change, and bloom. Even within an inert seed, there lies a tremendous potential …
Don’t postpone your success. We know that getting started is the hardest part of making a change. But the experience of life should assure us that momentum will make the change easier once we get started. So let’s not let fear or apathy keep us from winning this fight. Sure, it’s easier to just let …
Mistakes are proof that you’re trying. If you realize that you missed a target or goal, then you must have at least had a goal. That’s a start – proof of a desire or intention. And while it may not feel great to recognize that you fell short, there’s only one way to avoid failure …
In the stillness of the photo, they seem to be defying gravity. What keeps then from all toppling over? Why aren’t they? Well, there’s a universal law of physics that explains why. Einstein surely understood it. Furthermore, he used the example of a bicycle to remind us of an important truth – not in the …
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Acting now has a power. Act now and you may find that momentum or inertia assists you on your journey. Once we’re in motion, other changes become easier to make. Behavioral change expert and researcher B J Fogg …
