I’m always thinking about life and what it truly means to live. It’s the most precious commodity any of us posses. Life is the beginning and the ending of everything. I continuously ask myself, what’s the best way to treasure this life and all that it encompasses? It’s a question that requires a life-long pursuit.

Random yet not so random musings.

The Power of Expectation
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The Power of Expectation

There is nothing more liberating than the power of expectation. When we find ourselves in a distressing situation, the mere belief that it will change instantly alters our reality. Although nothing has shifted in the physical realm, our hope reconfigures our way of thinking. Once our minds have gone through a transformation and reached beyond what is real in the natural then we begin to experience a new reality... our truest reality.

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The Train Has Left The Station
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The Train Has Left The Station

As we continue on our life journey we will make many stops along the way. During this great adventure we'll experience numerous encounters that affect our lives in one way or another. Yet, each of these experiences will serve their function and equip us with indispensable tools that are essential to our expedition. There will be some individuals whose mission is complete simply upon arrival, others will sojourn with us a little while and very few will go the distance.

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The Failure In Success
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The Failure In Success

How can one define success and how does that definition dictate how we feel about ourselves and those around us? We are a society driven by praise, adoration and awards that somehow seem to validate our importance and determine our self-worth. Wealth, worldly achievements and millions of followers have become the standard in which we measure ourselves by.

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The Cause at Home
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The Cause at Home

Although it seems like there is so little compassion in the world, many of us are very committed to helping those who are in need. Even when we ourselves are striving to make our way, we willingly press pause and pour out ourselves. When we see that there is a demand, we do what is within our means to commit of our time and resources. We contribute financially to organizations whose mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the needy and house the homeless.

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