There are a multitude of wise lessons to be learned from a person in the last leg of their life—either directly from their words, or merely through their experiences. Knowing how to approach the situation will help you move through the process and maintain your own life.

In that store was a huge collection of Brian Andreas’s Storypeople’s cards, prints, books, and sculptures. She got me a print of this image. I hope you enjoy the sentiment as much as I do.

The beauty that comes from their instruments – and their spirit – will lift your day. Amazing video.

I feel like the higher powers are trying to teach me some lessons. Why? Because I have become complacent with my family…taking them very for granted and allowing life to pass us by. He knows I am full of love for them, but in the routine we get into, I don’t always make special time to build relationships.

Laughter’s tears may also carry away harmful toxins from the body, and the suppression of them, as in the suppression of emotional tears, increases our susceptibility to stress-related disorders.

“Validation” is a video about the magic of free parking. It will make you smile and put you in a great mood.

Over one person’s lifespan, he could build understanding between countries, generating bonds among millions. Should he choose the healing arts, one soul could cure millions on multiple continents, elevating especially the elderly and the young. One man, or one woman, could raise populations from poverty. Yet, what if there was but one decade?

Today is Mary Ann and my 11 year anniversary. In honor of that, I wanted something inspirational that was tied to marriage. If you have not seen this video, it’s five minutes of absolute delight. Enjoy. By the way, according to a post on blog.koldcast.tv entitled The Ten Best Wedding Videos Since the Invention of [...]

We never know, do we, when an action we take will affect someone else in a profound manner? We take care of our families, and ourselves, and in between we try to do our best to treat others with respect and dignity, hoping and praying it all turns out well in the end. Once in awhile, we are lucky enough to find out it did.

Do you ever doubt what you can do?

I know I doubt myself. I stumbled across this very powerful video courtesy of SelfGrowth.com from OneEarth.org. It’s about 90 seconds long and is incredibly powerful. It will inspire you.

The Monday Motivational Moment: There is beauty all around. We forget to look for it. Take some time to do so – and then spread the feeling.

As they say, “There but for the Grace of God goes any of us.” We survive. We are mostly comfortable. For those, be grateful. Yet, with gratitude comes responsibility. We must provide what we can to those who are enduring so much. It could be us, and we would hope for no less.

Monday Motivational Moment: Take a moment as you read this to remind yourself of something positive. Be grateful you have that moment. Then, pass along a positive thought to the next person with whom you interact.