When a Stranger Shouts “You Can Do It!”

November 9th, 2011 by Christopher

or “way to go!” at the end of my morning run, a car passed by and from the rear window a young girl shouted out “you can do it!”  hearing that made me feel like a million bucks.  it was like she held out a bubble wand of good karma.  then she said it to ..read more..

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Your Difference in the World (“your dent in the universe”)

October 6th, 2011 by Christopher

The untimely passing of Steve Jobs has me thinking that down deep inside, we all want to make a difference.  The world desperately needs us to. To use our talents in service to helping each other.  To make the journey of another easier and better.  Small or grandiose, what matters is that we’re all pulling ..read more..

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“Tissue, but I hardly even know you…”

May 27th, 2010 by Christopher

How many times has someone around you sneezed or cried (especially kids) and could really use a tissue? How cool to be able say “here you go” and hand over a whole (mini) pack? It’s not like carrying one around is going to weigh you down, right? I’ve road tested this; having a small pack ..read more..

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“I’ll be happy when…”

May 12th, 2010 by Christopher

How many times have you had that thought? I’ve had it plenty of times throughout my life. Happiness deferred. For me it was usually big things, job, home, starting a family… I’ll finally be happy… when I’ve got that money in the bank. when I have the new house. when (so and so) is home. ..read more..

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Can They Hear You Smile?

April 28th, 2010 by Christopher

Can they hear you smiling? Have a friend tell you how you sound over the phone. What’s the verdict? Of course if you’re happy, it will show. People should be able to hear your smile over the phone. Do you sound ho-hum? If you’re happy, does it show in your voice? Sharing that sound will ..read more..

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