SOAPBOX® mini-motivation: thanks takes to flight

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

“To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do.” ~ Victor Hugo, poet, novelist & activist

Indeed, I am a Christian who cherishes Christmas and Easter for their innate awesome events and subsequent movements throughout the world. But there is nothing quite like Thanksgiving. Tis the most meaning-full holiday of the year, I believe…a truly holy day… that crosses all boundaries and binds all faiths and followings. It is a simple opportunity to gather without agenda, without guilt, without gaudiness and overpriced ticket items, without marketing schemes or madness.

Pure in nature and message: GIVE THANKS for all you have in your life and FOR YOUR LIFE! And share that with one another. That’s it, folks. A day that beckons you to drop your minutia-filled week and come together to connect and share and show love. Not as difficult as some of us seem to make it. And even if miles separate your loved ones, you’d be amazed how far your thoughts and prayers of peace and positivity can travel. So this year, friends, with full heart I wish you all a simple, pure, love-filled and blessed Thanksgiving. Further, I pray that you continue to give and show thanks every day thereafter. It’s not that difficult. ~ KD

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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: devotion to the dream

Posted on July 25, 2010 by admin

“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: 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: the science of love

Posted on June 27, 2010 by admin

“Love withers with predictability; its very essence is surprise and amazement.” – Leo F. Buscaglia, psychologist, author

Lasting love ain’t interested in scientific systems, processes of play-by-play, nor sequences of schemed strategies. She ain’t up for pressuring data for deduction and calculation. And above all, l’amour ain’t suited for spreadsheets, where formidable, formulaic boxes limit her possibilities or forecast lofty expectations. Nope, she’s a bit more of a rebel with a gypsy chaser, enthusiastically driven to create adventure for all involved. An insatiable curiosity propels her into life’s nooks and crannies to reveal golden gems that leave her incredulous… yet thirsty for more! Indeed, her daily inspiration is effervescently uplifted by the ebb and flow of spontaneity. Let her reign freely and she will grow to overcome the troubles of time, perhaps even its reality of mortality. When you and she meet again, remember to let her lead and simply enjoy the unmappable journey.

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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.