The above quote from the Tao Te Ching, written by Lao Tzu, fascinates me. What? Why? It doesn’t make any sense! Paradox (n): a seemingly contradictory or absurd statement that expresses a possible truth. …
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I believe angels surround us and they present themselves in the most unlikely circumstances. I am blessed to have witnessed the example I feature in this post. The Coast Guard Academy (CGA) Bears’ Men’s Basketball …
There are leaders who strive to be in a position of strength and upon reaching their goal, they command respect. These people are known as leaders-first. There are also leaders who humbly accept the nomination of …
Shortly after sunrise on a late spring morning, I walked to the end of the dock at my sister’s and brother-in-law’s house. After seeing the name of their boat, Next Chapter…, a heaviness of emotions consumed …
Within you, exists a power to change lives. I beg of you to respond when someone calls to you for help. A friend reached out to my wife, Cathy, with an urgent plea. “My neighbor is …
While cleaning out a closet, I found a five page memoir my mother had written about the home where she lived as a child. Today, I write this blog post for my parents. Thank you, Mom and …
I am lost, really freaking lost. The “YOU ARE HERE” signs surround me, and they look familiar, but I don’t know where I am. Over the past 30 years, I’ve needed to find my direction many …
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