Who, what, where, when, how...

Why are we here? What function do we serve? Why does misdirection and distraction abound?

Perhaps Thanksgiving is a stop on the road of life, a holiday, or whatever you want to call it. A time to stop to smell the roses and take responsibility for those past deeds. I truly believe it is a time to take stock on what's around the next corner.

Some of us wonder how we even got here period. It's like blinking your eyes and "bingo", it's Thanksgiving once again. What does all this mean? Got me...It's up to you to figure out.

Each of us has an intrinsic reason for being, a task or tasks to perform. Many of us have yet to identify that and others are well on their way. Life is much too short to put off to tomorrow. How do you know if indeed there is a tomorow for you? Why not take the opportunity to do something now?

Ever been to the hospital and visited someone who's life was quickly coming to an end? It is a very humbling experience. If you were in that person's place, what would you do differently in the short time remaining?

This is the mindset that one needs to have now. Not to rush out and throw caution to the wind, but something more reasonable. You know what I mean. We are here on borrowed time so we must make the most of it.

It is during these special holidays that we become somewhat introspective. There is a definite reason. You have something very important to accomplish. Did you know that or do you even care? It's ok if you want to ignore it, that's your choice.

But for those of you who know there's something hanging that needs attention, get to it now. Time waits for no one and those who prosper, take the bull by the horns and say, "Bring it on, now!" I am of the later persuation, how about you?

I challenge you to become the best of the best that you can be. No matter what your background or schooling. In these matters it is not applicable. Your intrinsic self and humanity are what come into play. Your ability to uplift others, to smile in the face of adversity, to go beyond your wildest dreams, are what's paramount here. You won't know that you can do it until you give it a mighty try.

I have confidence in you because I know you can do it and raise yourself to the next level in the process. It is easier than you think. You just have to leave your weaknesses at the door.

Have a terrific journey and I'll see you at the finish...

Banging one's head against the wall causes one mighty headache...

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, "Who still wants it?" Still the hands were up in the air. Well, he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe.He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. "Now, who still wants it?"Still the hands went into the air. My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE and WHOSE WE ARE. You are special- Don't EVER forget it." If you do not pass this on, you may never know that it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to, or the hope that it can bring. Count your blessings, not your problems. And remember: amateurs built the ark .. professionals built the Titanic. If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.

Pearls of wisdom...from the mind of common everyday man...