Gratitude and Trust: Six Affirmations That Will Change Your Life

Mindfulness, Spirit, The Right Stuff

We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their pain and renunciation. It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it’s another to think yours is the only path.

Mindfulness, Mistakes, The Right Stuff

Don’t change your mind just because people are offended; change your mind if you’re wrong.

Kindness, Living Fully, The Right Stuff

Goodness is achieved not in a vacuum, but in the company of other men, attended by love.

Moving Forward, The Right Stuff

NOT A GIFT

THIS POST WAS WRTTEN BY SETH GODIN ON HIS BLOG YESTERDAY We felt it was worth not just linking but sending out in it’s entirety. Have a great weekend. Paul and Tracey Here are attributes many of us value in co-workers, bosses, employees, friends and vendors: Honest Punctual Curious Proactive Flexible Thoughtful Generous Fun Committed Respectful Organized Interested Creative Likable Positive you get the idea. These are things that turn someone from ordinary into a star. They are even attributes… Read More

Mistakes, Moving Forward, Patience, The Right Stuff

LESSONS FROM A HALF FORGOTTEN SONG

  I played Vegas last weekend.  Two shows, nice sized houses and friendly crowds.  There was a large gathering of family and friends in the audience, including my daughter Sarah. So much to be grateful for. The South Point has a terrific showroom and is known for drawing locals.  The hotel is located off the strip and houses a full sized rodeo arena.  Saturday when I arrived at the hotel I noticed I was one of three entertainment options, including… Read More

Addictions, Forgiveness, Happiness, Kindness, Living Fully, The Right Stuff

ON FRIENDSHIP

After all this reflection, I came to the conclusion that I am lacking the gratitude and trust that friendships require. I am taking my friends and friendships for granted. I am expecting way too much from those around me and possibly not enough from myself. I believe I need to change my perspective on what it means to be a friend. Right now, my expectations within friendships are somewhat unrealistic. This includes holding friends up to standards of inclusion and sharing… Read More

Hanging In There, Living Fully, Moving Forward, The Right Stuff

Love what you do. Get good at it. Competence is a rare commodity in this day and age. And let the chips fall where they may.

The Right Stuff, Understanding

COMPARE AND DESPAIR

  I have spent a lifetime creating an image of relative ease.  I’m seen as happy, fun-loving and it looks like I have risen above struggle.  All of this is true, and all of it is an exaggeration if not a lie. A partner once pointed out to me that my perfectionism was not only driving me crazy but it was hard on him.  He felt pressured to live up to my standards and always felt like he was failing. … Read More

Friendship, The Right Stuff

I NEED TO CALL EDDIE BACK

“I need to call Eddie back.” I remember having that distinct thought the last time he left a message a few weeks ago. Ed Lauter was a close friend, but I was up to my ears in work. We’d been pals for almost forty years so I knew he’d understand if I didn’t get back to him for a day or two. Returning his call was soon forgotten and a day or two turned into ‘never’. Eddie passed away last… Read More

The Right Stuff

Your reputation is in the hands of others. That’s what the reputation is. You can’t control that. The only thing you can control is your character.