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SOAPBOX of the week: devotion to the dream

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:17:18 +0000

“The very least thing you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it at a distance but live right in it, under its roof.” ~ Barbara Kingsolver, author

Aaah, words that would make Walt Disney smile. At some golden, defining moment in your life, a glorious vision plants its seed in your heart and mind and begins to branch through your imagination. An unflickering image of a person, place, event, achievement, or experience -it eclipses your fears and ignites your future perfect with wild hope. Over time, as it grows from idea to driving force, you flip-flop it from top priority to back-burner ideology in reaction to life’s roller coaster, yet you remain steadfast to its potential and focused on its eventual fruits. And that’s the part that the average person can’t grasp. The ones who staple a shelf-life on childhood dreams and adult ambitions alike, in turn projecting their own insecurities and unforgiving failures. It’s these hope-deficient naysayers who toss prickly words in envious aim to pop the faith-filled balloon that lifts you up daily. And they turn up amongst friends, family and strangers, chancing that you’ll question mark your passionate pursuit of purpose and join their crowd of cowards. But, each day that you face them down, your wish seemingly comes closer to becoming true, as if it champions the cause of YOU. That said, never divorce from the dream, folks; for there is joy, love, excitement and priceless memories in the house of hope…and it’s safe inside.

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SOAPBOX of the week: exchanging hope

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:42:52 +0000

“Have a penny, leave a penny. Need a penny, take a penny.” - 7-11 penny dish

A nudging notion saturated with the simplest of wisdoms, right up there with the Golden Rule, that whole lemon-lemonade adage, and probably a slew of Newton’s discoveries. Ironically, Lincoln’s loose change symbolizes all the basic needs to survive life –even in this 21st century. But most of us limit the concept of “needs” to the Salvation Army scope of money, food, shelter, clothing, pots and pans, books…whatever. Well, wouldn’t life be a string of struggles without other things like family, friendship, transportation, education, activity, or music? And it’d be downright unbearable without conversation, love, laughter, prayer, fellowship, celebration, and charity. Tell me I am not off base, folks! For every single one of us, life is a roller coaster of times of having and needing all of these glorious symbols of sustenance. But moreso, each day presents an opportunity of choice to ask for the sake of our own survival or to offer for the sake of another’s. See, the world is full of abundance and so are you! And I ain’t just talkin’ currency, folks. When you have it… give it. When you need it… take it. Yup, it’s that simple.

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SOAPBOX of the week: life’s luscious roulette

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:04:53 +0000

“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” - Forrest Gump, shrimp boating captain

Hollywood may have etched these lines of script in their Canon, but I think many of you need it tattooed in your mind’s mainframe. So, mull with me and let the sweetness of its monumental meaning melt in your mouth. Life is like a box of chocolates –each day offers up a square to devour whose core confection may impact us for a flash or forever. Indeed, some are truffles of petty delays or divorces; pralines of pitfalls or pink slips; and caramels of hangnails or heart attacks. Oh, but do not forget that time’s beautiful gift box also offers up manna in the making …of breakthroughs, best friends, birthdays, big raises, new babies and blessings beyond words. Deemed “good” or “bad”, they all offer the sustenance to challenge, change, and ultimately define us. Point being, even the crappy ones ain’t so terrible. And when given a choice between a chocolate of mysterious midsection or none at all… fifty bucks says you’ll take the treat, and probably find the surprise inside worthwhile for the future of your family, faith, career, relationships and place in this timeline we call life. And that, my friends, is the meat of the sweet.

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SOAPBOX of the week: the victory of integrity

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:34:46 +0000

“You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims.” – Harriett Woods, politician and women’s rights activist

This ain’t fuzzy math, folks! Webster doesn’t define “getting ahead” as squashing someone else and shoving them to the back of the line. Nor does the big book characterize a victor as “one who leaves scapegoats and sitting ducks in his wake”. Folks, earning desired recognition, reward or reign is best balanced with reciprocal gestures, never rogue exploitation of the game’s underachievers, second-placers or innocent bystanders. For providence fulfills her own uncompromising promise of eye-for-an-eye idealism. Simply put, Mom is, was, and always will be right. Period. So think before you say or do something when you’re crusading for the gold medal, and you’ll not only avoid tarnishing your reputation and future; you’ll ensure that your adornment is admired as well as the worthy person who wears it.

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SOAPBOX of the week: memorial for motivation

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 16:49:12 +0000

“All the same, we take our chances, laughed at by time, tricked by circumstances. Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose. The more that things change, the more they stay the same.” - Geddy Lee, musician, & Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, journalist and critic

Stumble through this quote, and you’ll swear Yogi Berra concocted yet another puzzler. And though the labyrinth of lyrics wax ironic, the message nails the undercurrent of life in one fell swoop, regardless the language. Change and her relentless rhythm unashamedly convicts and collectively connects us as we stand in awe of the seeming bombardment of negative events that the past decade has delivered: The tragedy of 9-11, the failing markets, the additional violence throughout America, the war in the Middle East. You name it and it’s more than just front page worthy. And as the media cumulatively frightens the bejeezus out of us, many of us find ourselves re-evaluating, re-booting, and re-promising to re-unite and make this world a better place. Geez, what’s the scurry all about, now? Why are we feverishly trying to concoct our own band-aid therapy, while still fearing that the worst has yet to come down on us?

Folks, whether it’s the 21st century or the 1930s, the barefaced backdrop may have changed along with the countless events of devastation, but we as a nation remain the same. We’re all still just a bunch of folks living on a big plot of land called America. That said, there has never been a right time to share fellowship, take care of each other, go to church, invest in ourselves, our families, and our businesses; respect our elders, donate to charities, take time off, question our value system, show our emotions, pray for one another, or stand together. Every day is the right time. So, fling open the doors, settle down and keep the home fires burning. Change your perspective and, believe me, you’ll see how it doesn’t really matter where your assigned seat is.

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SOAPBOX of the week: take your pulse

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:15:41 +0000

“To be successful, have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart.” - Thomas Watson, former president, IBM

Art of every medium has shown us, without exception or excuse, the powerful expression of the heart. Be it poem, painting, screenplay or song, the manifestation of a gloriously uninhibited process reveals a submission of artist to the craft. For the work to come out, the work must go in, yielding a timeless punchcard of a passionate pursuit of purpose, relentless trial and error, and unwavering integrity. See, regardless the end product, the beginning to any blossoming business is the same: an unyielding personal devotion to what, how and why you do it! So whether it’s followers and fans or clients and coworkers you seek, trust that if you build your little empire with your heart at the helm, they will come in droves… inspired by you!

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SOAPBOX of the week: set free the animosity

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:42:56 +0000

“Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” – Malachy McCourt, writer and politician

Some wise person once enlightened me with the deflatingly realistic truth that people can and will let us all down. Weaved amidst the plethora of people, places and things you see, go and do, are situations that arise to tangle your plans, stomp your expectations, and defeat your hopes. In virtually every place you and someone else cross paths, that somebody has the ability to let you down. Be it with benign backfiring or malicious intent, their actions will cause nuisance and nuclear blast alike, leaving your spirit with wounds of hurt, anger, loss, and regret. Left to fester, they poison your heart and mind, while the wrong-doer simply moves on. But regardless the impact, it’s ultimately your choice -if and when- to forgive. Electing absolution allows for your healing and rebuilding with a mere memory of the mistake left to fade. Learn to let go, and you’ll learn to hold on to what matters –living a fearless life still chock full of positive plans, expectations, and hopes.

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SOAPBOX of the week: your precious, priceless peeps!

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:15:07 +0000

“One is taught by experience to put a premium on those few people
who can appreciate you for what you are.” -Gail Godwin, novelist

From your first breath to your last, you’ll cross paths with millions of people, purposefully engage with thousands, and get to know a bit of the good, bad, and ugly of hundreds…who in turn, merely know you by name, renown, or need you fulfilled. But because of circumstances and timing, from both clever choice and magical chance, a sprinkling of gems finally sifts out of the lot; the proverbial diamonds you’ve hoped for to keep for the long haul. You know their birthdays and biggest failures, and can agree to disagree on anything…down to the best movie of all time. But most importantly, they mirror your mindset; for they allow you to open the shuttered windows to your personal history and entrust truths and trials, fears and flaws without regret. Call them confidantes, motivators, advisors, beer buddies, cheerleaders, lifesavers or just friends; they enhance your daily mainstreet-wallstreet dual life and enrich innumerable facets you’ve overlooked, ignored or undervalued. Net-net: they’re “keepers”. So, while you count on them without second thought, make it priority to thank them with whole heart. Just as you can count these premium pals on only one hand, trust that they’re doing the same thing…and couldn’t be happier.

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SOAPBOX of the week: ready, willing and lucky

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:41:15 +0000

“Luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity.” – Elmer G. Letterman, author

Our whole lives this intangible, karmic concept twinkles in life’s ever-changing backdrop. An ever-present layer in the atmosphere that confetties its blessings with random affection and keeps us mesmerized like naïve children. It’s the stories of winning lottery tickets, love at first sight, and killer jog opportunities that string us along with unsquashable hope that the unpredictable sprinkles will find us someday …if we’re reeeaally good! Well, humor me, but don’t hold your breath too long, folks. Instead, try shifting your perspective to a more proactive stance with you at the helm, actually creating your own good fortune. Hey, why not think you could be that powerful of a force? After all, tenacity, smart decisions, honest efforts, integrity and goodwill tend to concoct those right-place-right-time magical scenarios from which anyone and everyone can prosper. So, if you want your own 4-leaf-clover tales to share, roll up your sleeves, peel open your eyes, and get ready for greatness…and once-in-a-lifetime blessings will most certainly land right at your feet.

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SOAPBOX of the week: the dual mirror of decency

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:36:41 +0000

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” – Jesus, Book of Luke

Well, it just don’t get any simpler than that, folks! The universal Golden Rule, that we’re spoon-fed from birth. It knows no race, religion or culture and has the awesome influence to create harmony, diffuse rage, jump-start conversation, instigate contemplation and self-reflection, and nurture L-O-V-E! And we know just how gooood it feels, not only when neighbor or nameless honorably applies this immutable “ethical code of life” for our benefit; but also when we do the same. Unfortunately, it’s in our unyielding, selfish pursuits of happiness, that we oftentimes morph our inalienable rights into actions of pompous privilege and entitlement…and trample innocent bystanders along the way. What about investing some overdue time and energy into the converse of this landmark law: “Do NOT do unto others as you would NOT have them do unto you.” For, with freedom and opportunity, comes responsibility. When we acknowledge the effects of our own actions and imagine ourselves on the receiving end, only then can we truly absorb the omnipotent message. Folks, we’re all mortal human beings. It’s our obligation to honor the spirit of fairness that lies at the heart of morality. Choose to consistently confetti this lifesaving truth into your own lifestyle and personality and more folks might just do the same. Confirming that you are indeed both poles of the law of attraction.

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