As We Move Forward

There are few issues more basic to a person’s overall sense of well-being than the need for acceptance.

I was thinking recently about how complex things seem to have become in so many areas of life. At first I assumed this was a natural conclusion on my part reflecting the fact that I am getting older. On further reflection, and after talking with others, of various ages, I have reached the conclusion that complexity seems to be increasing at a very rapid rate.

Road is a symbol for life that nearly everyone is familiar with. From time to time our journey on the road will be interrupted by a roadblock. Are we continuing our journey? Have we gotten sidetracked?

Our age defines much of who we are during nearly all of our lives. As we move forward, it is helpful to remember that where we are on the continuum of age changes each day of our lives.

Dreams have always been an important part of the human experience. Let us determine to never give up our dreams. Our world needs our dreams.

It is important to pick our battles wisely. Not every "fight" is worth fighting for.

When most people think of a legacy, images of wealth, power and fame come to mind. We need to look at where we come from, and consider our legacy that we are going to leave behind.

I have never met anyone who had never made a mistake. Making mistakes goes right along with the risks that are a natural part of life.

Whether we are looking forward, or looking back, to progress we need to learn to live One Day At A Time.

We live in all sorts of relationships. The relationships we are part of are vital to who we are. What are Signs of a Good Relationship?

The opening words of the Declaration of Independence are among the most powerful words ever written. They speak to the fact that certain truths are fundamental to the basic understandings that both individuals and societies have about themselves.

Why do you get up each morning and do what you do each day? On the surface, that may seem like an obvious question. Looking a little deeper into what is going on within us as we move through our days can help us gain a deeper understanding of the why behind some of our basic and most routine actions.

It has been said that a way to understand our character is to think about what we would do if we knew no one would ever find out. A person of good character would be someone who does the right thing simply because it is the right thing, and not for any personal motive.

It is essential to every person to have a sense of belonging. The things we do to belong say a lot about who we are and what is really important to us.

One of the most important things we seek in our lives is a balance. There seems to be some confusion about just what that means.