SOAPBOX of the week: age-old action-reaction

Posted on August 1, 2010 by admin

“The meaning of good and bad… is simply helping or hurting.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, philosopher and poet

Such a simple statement, which no one can debunk. You and I both know, it ain’t tough to find “evil” lurking about. Temptations and trickery, loopholes and white lies, judgments and limitless opportunities for self-serving joy. And when we ourselves participate in creating, delivering or supporting such bad thought, words, and works, we do damage to people and the planet at large… only to have it circle right back to our own backyards. I only pray that the karmic boomerang effect ultimately instigates change in your choices. Conversely, it’s tough to argue or ignore the gratification that rushes in when you do good, right? The excitement in the wonderment of how far the ripple will stretch and even a rejoicing in tapping your own power to help! That said, there’s an everlasting supply of this glorious feeling at your fingertips. For it’s the by-product of simply doing good…and there’s an opportunity around every corner, folks. So seek them, seize them and spread ‘em with love!

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SOAPBOX of the week: families valued

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

“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

Posted on July 12, 2010 by admin

“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: the melody of epiphany

Posted on July 5, 2010 by admin

“Never underestimate the power of listening.” – Anonymous

So, you’ve heard that song a million times, tapped your foot to it, even sang along. But one random radio-logged day, your steel-trap mind somehow sifts through the memorized words to unveil eerily profound meaning and magic…and something just shifts. A veritable musical masterpiece colors your eardrums with a delightful enlightenment as the crooner sings directly to an audience of one. At once, all other soundful distraction is eclipsed; your mind’s attention is fully focused; and understanding floods through every ounce of your being. Amazing, you think, as the a-ha’s widen your eyes and lift your heart! All that from just a simple song you’ve heard a million times. Now, just think of all the points and perspectives you may have missed not truly “tuning in” to the sounds that hold much greater importance –like the voice of your loving spouse, hopeful child, overwhelmed business partner, needy friend, or special stranger… but most importantly yourself. Prick your ears to hear the music of life and listen closely to embrace the power in its blessed lyrics whispered just for you.

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SOAPBOX of the week: exchanging hope

Posted on June 20, 2010 by admin

“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

Posted on June 14, 2010 by admin

“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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