I’d like to tell you something about myself, something true. Something I love. I love people. I love them. I love how they are so very, very different, and yet so fundamentally the same. As Gwen Stefani so eloquently puts it, “Once in a while I sit back and think about the planet. Most of the time…
Category: Inspiration
Push the Limits
I recently had the chance to watch a documentary about a man named Ayrton Senna. He was a legendary Indy car racer from Brazil whose personality and charisma inspired a whole nation through his racing. Being Brazilian, he was often faced with political opposition within the racing community (most drivers were European and that’s where…
The Power of Intention
In this day and age, technology is everywhere and in many ways it is invasive in the extreme. Yet it is not without its benefits for it allows us to connect, share information, and coordinate action as never before. To me, this technology is one of my greatest distractions. And as with all things, there…
Children and Forgiveness
One of the most important steps we take in forward walking is learning why and how to forgive each other. Forgiveness relieves our souls from the cancerous burdens that are associated with hating another person. Dr. Sidney Simon said it this way: “Forgiveness is freeing up and putting to better use the energy once consumed by holding grudges,…
Inspire Me
I have always been curious of what inspires people. The reason why I love inspiration is because it creates feeling. I think a lot of us are numb to our true feelings. When you are able to dig down deep and understand what inspires and moves you, then your passion in life will be revealed….
Creating Happiness
I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness lately, about what it means to be happy. Have you ever wondered how some people can have nothing and be totally and completely content and even joyful, while others have everything material that they could ever want and still be miserable? I stumbled upon this TED Talk a…
Through the Eyes of a Child
I have a 9-month-old son named Graham. He has bright red hair, enormous blue eyes, and the softest skin I’ve ever touched. He also has so much energy and is so inquisitive that it puts Curious George to shame. He doesn’t stop moving until he’s asleep. He literally crawls around in his crib at naptime…
Honsho-Myoshu
Honsho-Myoshu “What I don’t understand is when one achieves enlightenment, the reward is already had. So what happens after that? What inspiration is there to do good and help others?” My pastor asked as we were driving north along Highway 55 to visit a shelter in Chicago. Pastor Carol and I were having another of…
The Smoke Seller
One upon a time, there was a traveling salesman that went from town to town selling…smoke… A friend showed me this humorous and clever, animated short. Although I really liked the animation style, I was more impressed by the message. After watching it, I couldn’t help but think “How often do we trade was is…