I took this photo in March 2010 (three cameras ago) when I was in business in myself – a scary time when the world was dealing with an economic recession, and we were doing all we could to move ahead. The photo was even used in some promotional materials I put together for my company,…
Category: Adversity
Together We’ll Win
With another work week right around the corner, I can’t help focusing my thoughts and prayers on us all – we’re all touched by current conditions, in one way or another. We’re all wrapped up in a health crisis, as well as an economic crisis – one crisis created by the other. And while we’re…
Prevailing Together
We’ll prevail together. And because of these times, maybe we’ll have greater appreciation for the small, yet highly significant things. We’ll band together, because of who we are – and we’ll be there for each other as we always are during the challenging times. Because this is a global pandemic, perhaps it will make a…
Encouragement
“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.”― Chad Sugg
Lessons from Peaks
“Each fresh peak ascended teaches something.” – Sir Martin Convay
Meaningful Selfies
Today I decided that I was going for it – although I’ve been doing a lot of that over time. It’s something I’m sort of known for doing, by those who really know me. Sometimes “it” has been more complicated, while at other times quite simple. Today the mission fell into the simple category –…
Stones
When we look ahead to the things that are most important to us – the goals that mean everything to us, it sometimes seems overwhelming and daunting. Can I do this, or is it too big for me? So we often do nothing – looking at something so large, and doubting ourselves. But the enduring…
Restarts, Crashes, and Falls
If you woke up in the Atlanta area this morning, you were treated to snow flurries, frigid temperatures and a sense of optimism. Not every New Years Day is this cold in Georgia, but we can always count on the sense of optimism that comes with a clean slate. New determination when it comes…
Obstacles and Mountains
Trips taken at midnight, and calls taken at 4am. Words delivered to lift upward, received as “drama.” Ideas meant as solutions, sitting idly to the side. Soothing words and tough talk. Pleas to see a professional acknowledged – and only acknowledged. Projects and dreams put on hold for a little while. But there are milestones…
Plus a Little Bit More
Each time I’ve ever visited Gwinnett Technical College, I’ve ended up leaving the campus feeling much more energized than when I first arrived. Today was no exception. I was fortunate enough this morning to serve on a panel of five judges representing the business community. We were given the difficult task of choosing one winner…
The Weight of Uncalibrated Scales
For many, one day after a very contentious election, it feels as if the scales of fairness and justice have been placed back in the box, left uncalibrated and again forgotten. I say for many, because the vote was nearly split evenly on a night when the pundits and pollsters projected an easy win for…
Tangible Signs
Feelings of doubt have a way of surfacing during the quiet times – during the still of night, or times when we allow our minds to wander a bit. And as expected, doubt appears during the times when we need it the least. It seems that during the times when we’re working towards tackling life’s…
Random Moments at Specific Times 