Breadcrumbs from God

On path of life, good friends are like breadcrumbs from God     

Go Beyond a Smile

Go beyond a smiling façade and give the gift of self to someone in need

Let Your Loved Ones Know

If they are….let your loved ones know it 

Busy Season

“Busy season” means taxes to accountants, holidays to retailers...and winter to food banks & shelters

Re-finding Gems

We are all gems waiting to be found all over again…..and again

Time for Your Talent Check!

Time for your talent check!   Any dormant ones just waiting to be dusted off...to help others

The Best Earthly Home

The best earthly home is in the hearts of those you love.

Dorothy Was Right

Dorothy said it “There is no place like home” however some aren’t so fortunate to have that as an option

Leave the Fragrance of Positivity

Leave the “Fragrance of Positivity” wherever you go everyday....especially with those who need it most

Take It To The Streets

On the street near LaSalle&Madison today, he begged “Help me and my family”. How many cries go unspoken?

A Different Reason for Seniors' Hearing Loss

"Old folks lose their hearing not for what you think,it’s because people stop talking to them"-Mork1978

With Intentionality or on Auto-Pilot?

With Intentionality or on Auto-pilot…..How do you spend most of your days?

Reach Out When You Would Rather Not

Follow “Get by with a Little Help from my Friends” theory.....reach out to others even when you’d rather not

Applied Serenity Prayer

Some can make it on their own while others need a helping hand……seek the wisdom to know the difference

Giving Up Can Be Contagious

Sometimes not giving up on a friend is just what it takes for them not to give up on themselves

Break the Routine of Two Ships Passing

Like two ships pass in the night, we may pass by someone...when a simple hello could brighten their day

People are Like Books, Waiting to Tell Their Story

Ever judge a book by its cover? When you reach out for the torn and tattered, you find powerful stories

Taking Care of Caretakers

So….who takes care of the caretakers of special needs children and adults? 

LifeIsPreciousLookAroundAndSaveOne

Recognize Good When You See It

When you see something in someone that is worth complimenting……never put off telling them

Negative People Interrupted

The incessantly negative person poses a unique challenge…offer help rather than dismissing them.

Don't Wait a Lifetime to Reconcile

He was 7 when he misunderstood his mother and felt deeply hurt…..26 years later they reconciled.

Hope is The Greatest Treasure

Hope is the greatest treasure and like a quest for hidden treasure many give up before the discovery

Know a Job Hunter?

In job search groups the first order is helping others. If you know a job hunter, reach out to them.

The Extra Mile Isn't Far

Going the extra mile for someone in need isn’t actually that far

Help During the Holidays

The upcoming holidays can be a time of great challenge for some…..notice their silence and reach out

Always Have a Reason for Hope

Always have a reason for hope and a corollary…..help others who don’t

Reward Follows Risk

Ever notice how reward follows risk?…..it applies when helping others too

Got Boiling Pots?

Ever meet a person with lots of boiling pots? It could be an ideal time to help them turn down the heat

If You See the Signs of Child Abuse....Take Action

In public or in private…have the courage to take action if you see the signs. Child abuse needs to stop.

Call A Sick Friend Before You Can't Anymore

A week ago he was lucid and without pain, this morning he died. Today’s a good day to call a sick friend

March 26, 2013

Today I honor my son, his Wondrous compassion for thinking of others and his zest for life.

Staying Awake to Others

Today is a good day to reflect on staying awake and not falling asleep...to the needs of those around us

How Do You Measure Your life?

How do you measure your life? I couldn't say it and better than this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj7LRuusFqo …

The Power of Hugs from a Family Member

Some grew up with them…and some not. The reassurance of a hug from a caring family member works wonders.

Adjust the Self-Importance Knob

To hear the needs of others sometimes its necessary to turn down the volume on the self-importance knob.

What's the Balance?

Considering Covey’s emotional bank account concept, what’s the balance for those most important to you?

The Innocence of a Child

There is much to learn from witnessing the innocence of a child...and the optimistic light they carry.