Make a Difference

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall We can not always change the outcome, but we do have a choice on how we spend our time and who we spend time with. Surround yourself with those that make everything better! More

Hard Word

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”Having talent helps, but hard work is far more important. Not just as a sports metaphor -but work ethic matters in our relationships, our jobs, our parenting, and even our hobbies. More

Speak Out

“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then […] More

Let the Light In

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen I am not comfortable showing vulnerability, no one really is. When I am more transparent with my struggles, I am grateful for the support received. More importantly-it helps others feel less alone in their struggles, and they see a more […] More

Smile

  “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss This time of year I get a bit sad thinking of the people I miss, either because of distance or they have passed away. I have to work hard to focus on the awesome times we shared together, and to be happy […] More

Gratitude

“It’s not joy that makes us grateful, It’s gratitude that makes us joyful.”  – David Steindl- Rast It is hard to feel grateful when we are struggling with big things: loss, hunger, isolation, etc. These moments are when it becomes the most important. Take notice of the smaller things: leaves changing color, the sound of […] More

Corn

“You plant corn, you get corn.” This is the southern version of “you reap what you sow”. A garden needs water, sunlight, and nutrients- just like our relationships and our business. Occasionally I have planted a vegetable that was labeled wrong at the nursery – sometimes it has been a pleasant surprise, other times NOT […] More

Mosquito

“Only when a mosquito lands on your testicles, will you truly learn that there is always a way to solve a problem without using anger and violence.” – Confucius In the past month, I have sometimes felt overwhelmed, angry, or even resentful both professionally and personally. I was searching for profound words to share for […] More

The Storm

“We are not all in the same boat. We are in the same storm. Some have yachts, some canoes, and some are drowning.” – Adapted quote by Damian Barr As I managed my own stress and anxiety, sometimes I do not show enough grace to others, and I can compare my burden to others.  On […] More

Be a Rainbow

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. “ – Maya Angelou When I see someone upset, I want to fix it for them or give advice. I find people don’t want my solutions, they prefer my empathy. Sometimes the best support is simply our time and a listening ear. Try to “feel it rather […] More