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SOAPBOX of the week: families valued

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:08:02 +0000

“Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.” ~ Anthony Brandt, author

…and on that note, this week I take reprieve and leave tech and task to sit idle for a few. Family calls across the country and my heart sings to follow. So, perhaps this prompts you to ponder the connection with your own Alpha and Omega and do the very same.

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SOAPBOX of the week: the upshot of upset

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:50:15 +0000

“If you’ve broken the eggs, you should make the omelette.” – Sir Robert Anthony Eden, British politician

Aaahhhh, crap! You dropped the ball and somehow missed that crucial appointment or forgot a birthday; totally bombed a performance or royally embarrassed yourself in front of someone important. You know it the moment it happens, and you literally feel like the world is about to collapse. Perhaps you even wish it might open up and swallow you whole! Even with the most calculated gameplans and benevolent intentions, we all screw up something every day…and sometimes more than once! On top of that, we make mini-mistakes left and right without realizing it. After all, we’re only human, right? Thought armed with 5 senses, 4 limbs, and 1 brain, the hands of time challenge us with a mere 24 hours in each day. Alas, with an out-of-control list of tasks, trips and tabulations, the fumbles are just bound to happen. But of course, not every spill is remedied with a simple “cleanup on aisle 9.” Nope, some are royal messes! Regardless of the magnitude, we have both obligation and opportunity to flip each situation back to the plus side… and who knows how surprisingly sweet the aftertaste may turn out after all. To err is human, so forgive yourself and go concoct a divine batch of lemonade.

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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: ain’t no mystery to prosperity

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:38:57 +0000

“The man who rolls up his sleeves seldom loses his shirt.” – Thomas Cowan, mystery man

Hustle, kid! Don’t stop until you’re finished! You got time to lean, you got time to clean. You gotta earn your dinner tonight. Hard work never hurt anyone! Yup, and there’s a jillion more … to match the jillion people who regularly need a fire lit under their collective arses to simply do some work! Whether in recession-rough times or “Reagan Eras”, there will always be a dichotomy of the loyal doers and the lazy divas… ever at odds! And as damaging as it rings in many a slow-go-ers’ ears, if you find yourself wearing the title right now, perhaps you’re perpetuating your own poverty…one that spreads from your brain to beyond your business card and billfold. Folks, it’s common sense that surviving and thriving are of your own choice. Digging in creates passages to powerful people and wells of your own wealth; and the respect you earn rallies a safety net of resources you can never drain. So, if you find yourself complaining about Wall Street if you’re not even busting a gut on Main Street, you’re closer to clenching your last belongings than you think! Remember, there’s solution in the solving not the sitting…and you’ve got to believe that deep inside you still is the little engine that could …and it still can!

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SOAPBOX of the week: just get ‘er done!

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:06:51 +0000

Some things are worth repeating… especially when you’re saying to YOURSELF! This ditty is an oldie but goodie, and although there aaallways seems to be work to be done, there’s always a smart way to do it. And a damn good reason why!

“Discipline is doing what you are supposed to do in the best possible manner the time you are supposed to do it. And that’s not such a bad thing.” -Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Structure ain’t a four-letter-word. Some of us run from it like the plague…we picture a list of authority figures who doled out responsibility, hard work, and timelines …with a side of intimidation. Believe it or not, their hearts were in the right place…they wanted you to get ahead in life…not just get by. The difference here isn’t just one word …it’s a whole perspective. Embracing it means rising above mediocrity. Being disciplined means digging in for the battle ahead, doing more than what’s expected with what you’re given, and focusing your efforts on ringing the bell. Don’t bet on the “right place, right time” scenario, the Fairy Godmother, or her cousin Lady Luck. Instead, build a strong hand by relying on yourself and your work will bring great fortune.

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SOAPBOX of the week: find your voice!

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:06:58 +0000

Some things are worth repeeating…especially when you realize time ain’t moving any slower, my friends.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Are you upset with your sweetheart? Unsatisfied with your raise? Bearing physical pain? Worried about something? Suffering from depression or feeling ignored? Yet you say “I’m fine” and sweep your emotions under the rug. We’re not dealing with burnt toast, folks! The experiences and issues that weave the threads of your life together warrant both attention and discussion. What’s worse…many of you keep silent the good stuff as well. If you’ve got a brilliant idea; can help out a situation, or love someone with all of your heart…well, SPEAK ON, DEAR FRIEND! We spend half of our lives biting our tongues when we should speak up and share ourselves! Chat up your truth –the connection you make will bring solution, satisfaction and peace of mind.

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SOAPBOX of the week: rest, my friends

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:33:53 +0000

“Sometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.” – Ashleigh Brilliant, author and cartoonist

…And so, as it is the end of the year, folks, I am taking some rest from pursuing this weekly creative writing episode…and letting it, instead, have forty winks. Not to worry, next Monday will knock on my door and hand me yet another ditty to share. Sooo, ’til then, cheers to this time of rest for all of you. Let it swaddle you in ease and comfort, for the hustle and bustle of the birth of 2010 is just around the corner! – kd

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SOAPBOX of the week: heartless smear vs. honored silence

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:53:56 +0000

“Airing one’s dirty linen never makes for a masterpiece.” – Francois Truffaut, filmmaker

A week scarcely goes by that our ears and eyes are bombarded by yet another public confession of transgression. Tabloids showcase a celeb’s rehab trip; while a breaking news update places a politician’s pilfering habits and abusive antics in the limelight. Closer to home, water cooler gossip reveals coworkers’ drinking problems; while congregations are abuzz over another pastor’s adulterous escapades. Indeed in each truth-bearing catharsis, the convicted character’s “come to Jesus” moment for a cardinal sin is due acknowledgment – especially when disclosed to family and friends in aim of accountability and atonement. But broadcasted spillage, be it for publicity or simply the sake of a cleansed conscience, rarely paints a pretty picture; and once it’s “out there”, one can never take it back. Along with the ensuing disturbance for victim and innocent bystander alike, the evidence of offence floats forever in one’s surroundings and negatively impacts all who swim by. Point being: your own divulgence shouldn’t become another’s devastation. Society’s fishbowl may righteously reveal all in the end, but privacy ain’t a four-letter word. If anything, it’s a work of art to be admired.

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