Unmute

I absolutely love object lessons. An object lesson can provide a unique viewpoint by providing a tangible object to illustrate a teaching or principle. The amazing aspect of using an object lesson is the power of association. Each time you see an image that correlates with that particular subject, the teaching or principle will be reinforced and renewed in the mind. The start of a New Year always brings the thought of resolutions. What were the goals you set for the year? Have you begun working on your to do list? Maybe you know what you want, but you're unsure of how to get it. Well, let's take some inspiration from these big cats. Leopards generally hunt alone. They are risk averse, so you will not find these lovely cats engaging in a confrontational battle. A leopard's night vision is 7 times better than that of humans. They are nocturnal creatures, knowing their advantages, most of their hunting occurs at night. They pick animals that are smaller and defenseless. These

  I s there life after death? I think that's a question that every human being struggles to answer. Although we all hold separate and distinct viewpoints, beliefs or ideologies on the answer to this question the concept is a revolutionary one.        What if death wasn't the end? What if it represented the beginning of something powerful and awe inspiring? What if it required death in order to unlock a change in perception, open a closed door, or provide a different vantage point on a perspective? I've had times in life when I've embraced the thought of death and times when I was immobilized by the fear of it. Regardless of the varying outlooks I've had about death; I can honestly say I've always respected the fact that one day I will die. Yet, I find myself faced with the earth shattering question "Are you ready to die?"  What is insanity? Insanity is continually doing the same thing, but somehow expecting a different result. Simply put, you can't

Our life is full of relationships. Throughout our lifetime we experience our connections with people in multiple ways. We engage in familial relationships, friendships, dating/courtships, marriages, business involvements, and situationships. All of these interactions impact us both in positive and negative ways. Whether the influence in our life is good or bad the relationship is governed by us, we get what we allow.         Years ago I had a former best friend. This friend was incredibly intelligent, articulate, passionate, business savvy, funny, talented and gorgeous -- the total package. She was one of the most colorful people I have ever known. We had some very memorable moments together. But, the problem with our relationship was I didn't get out of it what I put into it. Anytime she needed encouragement, support, care, understanding, compassion, etc I was there. But when I needed support that mirrored what I provided to her it was always suspiciously absen