The following are more wise, comforting words from Chief Shenandoah. You can learn a lot more when you are listening than when you are talking. I never knew anybody who learned anything by talking. Until you start listening you will never have too much to talk about because you never […]
It is difficult to stop. It is so hard to stop when you have so much to do. Constantly fighting the clock. Let us think back , way back. Think back to a time when you were committed to stop. When you had adventures with friends, or enjoyed a […]
When an individual has a SENSE OF MEANING and a higher sense of purpose in life that is a worthy objective in life. This is the surest way of bringing human happiness. Realizing that one’s goal will contribute to the well-being of others. This is a wonderful purpose in […]
Do not say “I can’t.” Embrace failure. One with a growth mindset accepts failure as a lesson in learning. It is the process not the product. One must stay in the present, so we are better today than we were yesterday. Do not look for the product. It will […]
The following are a few thoughts of mine inspired by Chief Dan George. There is wisdom in youth and wisdom in age. One is loud and seeking , the other is silent and true. The love of the Creator lives in a child’s happy eyes. Life wants to be […]
The following are two sets of three for good behavior. The first is for good behavior; Never lie. Never cheat. Never steal. The second is advice on how to behave when things do not work out; Do not whine. Do not complain. Do not make excuses. There is nothing […]
Most of us are trained to read with our minds. We pass over words, fitting them into ideas, and we use these ideas as the measure of our understanding. But there is another way to read, where the words themselves take on a life of their own, and the […]
If you do not have kindness and love for yourself, how can you extend them to others? Too much focus on oneself leads to fear, insecurity and anxiety. Remember, you are part of a generation, you are not alone. Then you will get a sense of courage and purpose […]
The following WORDS are from CHIEF DAN GEORGE, said over 45 years ago. “Thoughts about Honesty and Vanity, the two do not mix like oil and water. I think of the uncertainty they cause. During my childhood, honesty was nurtured in every child. Now vanity has taken on the […]
We should try to teach our children; when things fall apart, to not panic, to adapt. All will work out. Uncertainty should not be feared. Remember, storms cancel plans and power can be lost, but yes life continues. Our children must watch us adapt and not spiral down. This […]
