Gratitude or Appreciation?
Are the words appreciation and gratitude different? Many people use the words interchangeability. However, are they really interchangeable? “Appreciation” is defined as “recognition and enjoyment of the value and good qualities of someone or something and a full understanding of a situation.” “Gratitude” is defined…
A Yardstick with a Metal Edge
Let me share another true story with you. I went to a public high school that was located in an urban area in the city’s downtown district. The high school campus included 2 very old buildings, one building built in 1890 and the other built…
Labor Day, Barbecues, 15 Minutes of Fame and Follow Through
Have you ever planned something fun or important and then decided not to follow through on your plans because of a change in circumstances. Are you able to follow through and finish what you start even if the change in circumstances if very challenging? Let…
Have You Lit An Energetic Flame To Something In Your Life?
A “flame” is the visible part of a fire. It gives light and heat. The color and temperature of a flame depend on the type of fuel that is used to make the fire. A blue or white flame is often very hot, while a red, orange, or yellow flame is less hot. Let me…
You Are Out of Sync
I have written a couple of blog posts 1, 2 and have done podcasts 1, 2 about my experiences when I was a bartender and a janitor at a local bar in the city I lived in. Let me share another true story with you. If you have not read my…
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