Journaling
DON’T LOOK BACK.
December 31, 2018
The most interesting for last. As I write this, it’s nearly the end of 2018 and the final entry in this series. Generally, I’m drafting my personal year in review …
BE YOUR BEST SELF.
December 4, 2018
Wow, this is hard. Being one’s best self is challenging, at least for me. I am my own worst and hardest critic (see that there?). Therefore, putting my best self …
DON’T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER.
November 13, 2018
Probably my unofficial, indirect mantra. I seldom will take, “no,” for an answer. To be abundantly clear, I’m writing within the context of what’s legal, other individuals rights, and not …
SKIP DOWN THE STREET.
October 19, 2018
I’ve been waiting to write about this one. While in previous posts I’ve spoken to the underlying meaning of the words; their double message. However, I want to just share …
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY.
August 16, 2018
I’m one of the few guys who likes to dance. That isn’t to say that I’m good at it, but I do enjoy it. Most of my friends barely tolerate …
EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
July 6, 2018
Imagine how hard it can be. You set a goal for yourself. Now you must achieve it, or BEAT it?!? I believe the spirit of the quote is not grounded …
BELIEVE IN YOUR POWER.
June 23, 2018
Like others from this list, belief in your own power and capabilities can be VERY challenging. We each possess unique skills, talents, interests and achievements. Combined, they make each of …
EXPRESS GRATITUDE.
June 11, 2018
It’s not hard to say, “thank you,” or, “thanks.” And yet, every day I see people choose not to share a simple expression of gratitude. I understand. We all have …
MEAN WHAT YOU SAY.
May 23, 2018
Immediately following, “Say What You Feel,” comes, “Mean What You Say.” I doubt it’s coincidence that they are in this order as I’ve often heard, “Say was you mean, mean …
SAY WHAT YOU FEEL.
May 2, 2018
Feelings are largely universal. While most have them, many don’t know how to express them or to share with others. I’m reminded of an episode of Star Trek The Next …