Word I love… One word I love is authentic. It is defined as “not false or copied; genuine; real.” Another definition… “representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified.” In a world where everyone seems to want to look like, dress like, and act like everyone else, it’s refreshing…
Documentary I watched… I recently watched the documentary, Free Solo, about professional rock climber Alex Hannold’s attempt to be the first to free solo climb El Capitan’s vertical rock face (900-meter) at Yosemite National Park. To explain a little more… free soloing is where a climber climbs ALONE… WITHOUT the use of any ropes, harnesses,…
Inspiring people… Tiger Woods…. Winning The Masters… again… 14 years after his last win there! Wow! It’s so inspiring to see something as remarkable as that. He makes it look easy, but what most can never realize is how much effort, sacrifice, and mental toughness goes into a comeback like that. To overcome the odds,…
1. Inspirational person… I LOVE this quick video from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He talks about his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL getting shattered when he gets cut from the Canadian Football League. But… had that not happened, he wouldn’t be where he is today. My favorite line from this one minute video……
1. Quote… “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.” ― Mother Teresa Years ago, I remember someone asking me in a sarcastic tone if I thought I was going to change the world. I was young and almost embarrassingly said “no.”…
1. Cool Experience… Spending spring break in the Dominican Republic. Chartered a boat yesterday and went scuba diving. As my family swam along the coral reef, seeing stingray, squid, lobster, and thousands of amazingly colorful fish, I could not help but think how cool it is that we have the ability to go underwater, be…
1. What’s Wrong With That… Not sure if you saw this article in April of 2018, but you have to read this! Many people believe there is a suppression of a cure for many diseases so that the pharmaceutical companies and medical system can continue to profit. It is easy to see why, as there have…
1. What’s Wrong With That?… Patients are given treatment options by their medical doctor. They are often told those are their only options. What the doctor should say is that those are the only options that they have for them. Surely there are many other options. In fact, there are usually dozens of options when…
1.What’s Wrong With That… I came across this article about a mid-wife who was arrested for “practicing midwifery without a license,” yet does have a certification (CPM, Certified Professional Midwife). Obviously, there are complex issues involved, but women and families are seeking this type of birth process for a variety of reasons (religious, philosophical, cultural, financial, etc.).…
1. Inspiring person… If you haven’t heard of Dick and Ricky Hoyt, you’ve got to check them out. Watching Dick Hoyt, and seeing what he has done for his son, will make you feel pathetic as a parent. Click here to get the background on these two amazing individuals (it’s about 13 minutes, but worth it!), and…