motivational

  • Wherever My Family Is

    What is your favorite place to go in your city? I don’t really like cities in general. They all seem very alike to me, and once you’ve visited the tourist spots, there’s not much else to explore.My city is no… Continue reading

    Wherever My Family Is
  • Mountain Peace

    If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Any place in the world where there is altitude, mountains, cold, and silence. I was never capable of adapting to the city. The noise, pollution, and coldness of… Continue reading

    Mountain Peace
  • Invisible Protection

    What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)? I’m not inclined to collect objects—in fact, I’m quite the opposite. If I don’t use something or it doesn’t resonate with me, I let it go. I don’t like surrounding myself… Continue reading

    Invisible Protection
  • Every Day Is a Winding Road

    It starts out well. A clear path ahead, sunlight spilling softly across it. But as you walk a little farther, you begin to encounter muddy stretches, scattered rocks, potholes, and mountains to climb. The road I’m on is long, rough,… Continue reading

    Every Day Is a Winding Road
  • I Have Enough Time Already

    Do you need time? We often say time heals all wounds, but it’s really what we do with time that brings healing. Time is our best asset. We have the blessing of a whole brand new day each morning. Don’t… Continue reading

    I Have Enough Time Already
  • Stronger, Wiser and More Loving

    What will your life be like in three years? Personally, these past three years have been the most transformative of my life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I feel like I’m in the best moment of my life. I have no intention… Continue reading

    Stronger, Wiser and More Loving
  • Freedom Day

    Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. OK, let’s approach this with an open mind. We have holidays to commemorate many things. These include religious observances like Christmas or Easter in the West. We also honor those… Continue reading

    Freedom Day
  • No Past or Future, Only Here and Now

    Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? None. The past has passed and is no longer remembered. Every era or year that has gone by—whether good or bad—belongs to the past, and that’s where it… Continue reading

    No Past or Future, Only Here and Now
  • Defining Success: A Personal Journey

    When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why? I’m going to be very honest. It sounds egocentric. The first person who comes to mind is me. At 50 years old, I… Continue reading

    Defining Success: A Personal Journey
  • Principles for a Meaningful Life

    What principles define how you live? I don’t harm myself, others, or nature. That was the example my parents set. Doing good feels good. I strive to be a better person each day. I don’t need the promise of eternal… Continue reading

    Principles for a Meaningful Life