All I can say is “WOW” I’m so impressed by the dog and how smart the trainer was. Let everyone find their own talents, don’t try to make someone, or something you want it to be.

I’ve had the honor to meet and listen to Mr. Zig Ziglar in Memphis, TN. He is so amazing and points out the things that matter. Like your attitude… Watch and listen to Zig talk about your attitude.

I had the privilege to listen to and meet Mr. Les Brown who’s story touched my heart and brought me to tears at the 2009 Send Out Cards conventions.  Michelle and I were going to Nashville for her conference and we ran into Mr. Les Brown.  I told him at the Send Out Cards conference that he would get to know me better.  You see I’m hungry and I know that most of the top speakers will become personal friends of mine.

I saw this movie on Thanksgiving and it’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. I was on the verge of tears several times. I put up the true story first then the movie trailer is second. If you are wanting some inspiration then take your family to this movie. You will not be disappointed…I promise.

I love this video! It’s a great video that talks about how our attitude affects others and also shows us how we limit ourselves. If this doesn’t inspire you then check your pulse…you might be dead.

Forgiving Without Condoning Or Forgetting

I suspect all of us have been hurt in deep and lasting ways by the words or acts of another. It’s normal in such situations to feel hostility toward the person who hurt us. If we allow the offense to linger, we may carry the hurt and resentment in the form of a grudge. Usually this causes more unhappiness for us than the person we’re mad at.

Some religions speak of forgiveness as a moral duty, others as a worthy virtue, and still others impose preconditions on the wrongdoer before he or she is entitled to be forgiven. Whatever your religious views, psychologists say the ability to forgive is closely correlated to happiness and mental health.

Some people refuse to even entertain the idea of forgiveness because they don’t think the person they resent deserves to be forgiven. Others don’t want to appear to condone or excuse the conduct and certainly don’t want to reconcile with the person.

The essence of forgiveness is a voluntary decision to abandon continuing resentment, to let go of anger, and to move on. It doesn’t require or imply condoning, excusing, or forgetting. Nor does it require that the forgiver re-establish a relationship with the wrongdoer.

According to Dr. Ben Dean, the capacity to forgive is related to the character strength of empathy. People who can empathize with an offender and see things from that person’s perspective are much better able to forgive. He also says that the older we get, the more forgiving we’re likely to become.

Hmmm. We usually get wiser, too. So maybe it’s wise to forgive.

Michael Josephson
www.charactercounts.org

“When we take control of our mental state by deliberately choosing our thoughts and attitudes, we can alter the meaning we associate to the experiences we have and results we see in our life.”
Clayton J. Moore

Every time I watch this video it brings a tear to my eye. It just takes one person to make difference; to take a chance and inspire others. Are you being that one person that starts something bigger than yourself? How are you touching others and effecting them?

I’m so excited to be part of history! I remember the day I enlisted in the Marine Corps and left for MCRD San Diego that last song I heard was by U2 and I’ve always wanted to see them in concert! Then you add in that Black Eye Peas are opening for them, seriously right! We are headed down in a few hours to find a good sports bar to watch the Cowboys game before the concert!

I wish more people would get it. I really get confused why people won’t make a little change in their life and take a little risk to have everything they ever wanted.