Empowering Praise

Have you ever stopped to think about how your childhood affects you?  Childhood is the ground level in this life.  It is our foundation.  We simply cannot say, ‘What happens in childhood stays in childhood,’ because the truth of the matter is, it doesn’t stay...

You ARE Important

Don’t you just love hearing the words, “You are important?” Take a moment to say them out loud… I AM Important It’s like the sweet taste of nectar for a bee…it’s heaven for a human being here on Earth… I am important is...

Life Starts When YOU Begin to Live

Three years ago on Thanksgiving morning, I received a chilling call that has changed the course of my life and my overall outlook… On Wednesday, November 25, 2009, I went to bed with a smile upon my face because I realized that I was finally going to write the...

Creating Calm to Prevent a Storm

I try hard not to watch too much TV, because let’s face it, we can get drawn in easily and end up spending countless hours on the couch.  However, last night, I felt like I just needed a break from reality. As I was scrolling through the trusty ‘ol guide,...

Teach Them Well

Several years ago I came across a beautiful poem that not only stuck in my mind, but is forever ingrained in my heart… I have recited this poem at several of my public speaking engagements, and I pass a copy out on decorated paper to the parents of the children...