Why do we put so much effort into planning, organizing and attending reunions and homecomings? I think it’s because it gives us connectedness and a chance to reflect on the people and events that shaped us into who we are today. I think they are a chance to let the negative parts of our past … Continue reading "Reunions and Homecomings"

After doing some research I learned that people define the search for happiness, meaning, positivity, self esteem etc as some of the biggest struggles of life. Today I’ll discuss how searching for the good in life addresses most of these issues.

Today’s focus is on another Scott Stabile quote that focuses on generosity of spirit, mind, and heart. We can always give generously when it is the outflowing of kindness, goodness, wisdom, knowledge, help, love, as well as material possessions as we are able.

Today I was challenged by the technology I depend on to make this podcast and to get the message out there as I seek to expand this movement to include more social media. But, after admitting it may be best to take a break I took a moment to reflect on how good the day … Continue reading "Finding the good in a frustrating day"

Today’s talk is based on the quote by Dennis Prager which reads “Because gratitude is the key to happiness, anything that undermines gratitude must undermine happiness. And nothing undermines gratitude as much as expectations. There is an inverse relationship between expectations and gratitude: The more expectations you have, the less gratitude you will have.”.

Today it struck me again how impatient I can be with myself when I try to learn a new skill; I think we all struggle with that. It’s hard. But if we quit we will never know the joy of the process or success. Lets keep learning together.

Today we will take a look at the quote that says “It’s not who you are that holds you back. It’s who you think you are not”.

When we shift our focus from our disability to our ability suddenly everything we are able to do becomes front and center. We teach people how to see us so unless we see our own ability we teach them to see us as disabled. We have the power to control that! I love the quote … Continue reading "Focus On Ability."

Scott Stabile has so many wonderful things to say about love, life and acceptance. In today’s talk I explore my personal struggle with learning to let go of gossip and the things other people say and to live a life I can deal with. I use one of Scott’s powerful quotes to highlight the point. … Continue reading "Let Them Talk; You Know The Truth"

In this digital age more pictures are taken than ever before. I encourage you to look through them and acknowledge that they represent some of the most important people, events, and things in our lives. Let those pictures inspire us to celebrate what makes each of our lives unique and amazing.