You may be the only one

Someone is depending on you. And you may be the only one that can fill that need. Someone needs you to smile and say good morning, or good afternoon or g’day. People need interaction, they need to not feel alone or ignored. A simple smile and hello can work...

Did you hear that?

Listening. It is a disappearing art, and its absence is causing the stress levels in our country to skyrocket. Listening is so important. Listening does not mean “not talking while someone else is”. Ever seen a 6-year old during a church sermon? They might...

You’re good at that!

You are better than everyone you know at something. It may not be the same thing-but it is something. You’re a better planner than Bob and better guitar player than Janet. Steve is a better astronomer than you are and Linda knows more about flowers than you do....

Trust Me!

How often do you say that? How often do you hear that? Why does it so often seem llike a sign that we have to be careful? Perhaps it has to do with how often someone we trust has let us down. I’m sorry to say, that is going to happen to you for the rest of your...

Joy of learning

What are you learning today? There will be many things that you learn even without trying. You might learn that you don’t like tomatoes, but you’re a big fan of blackberries. You may learn that “Legos” are fun during the day, but not at 2:00 in...

You’re worth it!

Whatever it is, you’re worth it. You have value, just because you are you. Of the billions of people that have lived, none of them were the same as you. Not one. And what’s more, there will never be another you. You are a rare commodity. Treasure that. You...