A Journey Continued

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill

His home appeared much more quiet then normal. Through the living room to the dining room and kitchen one could tell people lived here. There was proof of existence but yet no one to be found. For an hour he sat in the quiet of the house, contemplating what had become of his life.

Darkness had fallen when the lights of a car pulled into the driveway.

His wife had returned from some place, he couldn't remember where it is she had said. Think, what was it she had told him but the memory was not there. When entering the darkened house, she began to turn on the lights, startled to find him there in the darkness. Pleasant exchanges of 'how was your day' occurred but no warmness.

They were two boats upon the water drifting steadily apart.

He asked where the kids were and she reminded him of what had been said that morning. None of what she said could he remember. Was he living life on auto-pilot, letting the world around him drift by as he worked so hard to provide for them? His family was floating away and he was starting to see the last traces of his current life.

There are many different outcomes to trouble within a marriage or family.

Some people are able to work and resolve their issues. Some get the help needed to correct the wrongs. While others end up on the end of a broken relationship the complications associated with it. There are many avenues to a solution and how each of us conduct ourselves through that process determines our level of pain and recovery.

This man's relationship disintegrated and his life was falling in around him. Everything he had worked so hard for was gone. He had forgotten to live a life of giving to those around him. Not just money and things, but of himself to family and friends.

Now what was he going to do.

Even the momentary light of a partially open door did not seem to warm him anymore. Was this the end or just the beginning? All of us find a way to move on from pain and heartache. It is not easy and some take longer than others, but we do get to pass through that open door.

Keep pushing along, taking those daily steps, forgiving yourself and forgiving the pain caused. Talk to people if only to have them listen. Get the pain out in the open where the light of day will wash it slowly away. Your strength to survive and find a new and better life is greater than we give ourselves credit for.

Be more than a survivor.

Be a better person with a greater life.

It happens because I am proof of it.

Stay inspired my friends.

Remember Forever Loved

“There is no death, daughter. People die only when we forget them,' my mother explained shortly before she left me. 'If you can remember me, I will be with you always.” ― Isabel Allende

re·mem·ber
verb
have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something that one has seen, known, or experienced in the past).

Most people will associate this weekend, referred to as Memorial Day weekend here in the U.S., as the start of our summer vacation season. The school year is completed and all we want to look forward to is a vacation, time at the beach or traveling to places only read about in brochures.

The highways will be filled with cars, the airports lined with people and every imaginable fun time reservation will have already been taken. Our time spent will fill us with memories of the time spent together and enjoyed. All of this will remind us of our love of each other and of life.

This weekend is also something more.

Memorial Day weekend is also a time to remember those who died in the service of our country. Those who have gone out in front to protect the very things we take for granted during our holiday summer vacations. An ultimate sacrifice that we honor by remembering each of them.

U.S. flags will line the streets as parades pass by with patriotic music. The cemeteries will be adorned with flags honoring the monuments to men and women who served and died. Tears will be shed by those who lost loved ones and tears will be shed by those service personnel who made it home.

In honor we take our moment to remember.

As you grill your hot dogs, hamburgers and other fine foods. As you drink a cold beer or sip a refreshing drink. And as you hold your loved ones during the day. Remember those who made all of this possible.

Remember those who watch over us and are forever loved.

Stay inspired my friends.

Friday Freedom

“Relax and be free. You don't have to prove anything.” ― Marty Rubin

Friday is upon us and the stress of the week sees relief in terms of the weekend being close at hand. Would I actually take a keyboard and start hitting things? No, but the stress of a week can certainly make us feel that way. The work environment can bear down upon us.

The weekend frees us to think of things not work related.

And while many of us get these next two days off to enjoy, recharge and renew our attitude, remember there are others who are still working. You just might be encountering them in the middle of their stressful work week. So cut them a break while you enjoy your days.

Now, let the weekend begin and stay inspired my friends!

People Change

“No one can tell what goes on in between the person you were and the person you become. No one can chart that blue and lonely section of hell. There are no maps of the change. You just come out the other side. Or you don't.” ― Stephen King

We each have hidden dreams belief in something bigger.

It permeates our mind and soul reminding us daily of all our desires.

Quiet moments of the day it intensifies.

You think of how things could be different, of a life changed in a great way.

All of our dreams would would be wonderful if only things changed.

Things don't change, people do.

Only you can make those changes needed to fulfill your dreams and visions.

It starts when you begin to create movement.

Once movement is created, your life will turn towards that which you want.

Be a person of change.

Be a person who achieves new wonders in your life.

And stay inspired my friends!