People who choose (and it is a choice) to live a life of being Up or Getting Up (But Never Down) bring value into the lives of those around them. Think about this from your own perspective: Who do you seek out when you are feeling down or sad? Is it the negative people in your life? I doubt it! We seek out those with a positive outlook on life. Why? Because it is those people that have the ability to help us “get up” when life has knocked has down. UP people are the ones that...
Wrapping UP 2016: 6 Things to Close by Year-End
I have a confession to make: I am exhausted! Don’t get me wrong, this is the good kind of exhaustion that comes from putting a lot of energy into something you really love. This last week has been full of being with the people I love most, eating some of my favorite meals, and fully enjoying all the blessing that come with this particular holiday season. In short, it has all been pure joy! But now, as things begin to settle back down, my thoughts turn to all the “Things to Finish” that are in front of me now. The end of the year always triggers a flurry of activities that must be closed out before starting the new year. Among them...
The Difference "Difference" Makes
Earlier this week, I posted a link to video that demonstrated that we, the people of this world, are not as far apart as some might think. (Click here to see post). I suppose it is due to the fact that America has been in existence for a few hundred years now that some people forget that we are ALL immigrants into this country when you look deep enough into your family history. Simply put, it means we all have a diverse background if you dig back far enough.
Diversity is such a positive element in our lives. I also believe that it is a critical element in leading a life of being Up or Getting Up...
Are You Still Dating or Just Meeting?
I have been married for over 32 years now and so far I have been able to keep my wife in the dark regarding the fact that SHE got the short end of this marriage stick! I recognize that I married over my head and got better than I deserve. Still, in this day and age, there is something to be said about having a marriage that has lasted this long. In the words of country music singer Billy Currington, “Must be doin’ somethin’ right!” I strongly believe that one of the things that we do right is that we still have date nights. If you are in a relationship, whether married or not, and have been in that relationship for a long time, are you still dating or are you just meeting?
We need to recognize...
The Default State: A Key Concept for Managing Relationships
When I was in college, I got to my senior year and found out that I still needed 3 hours of Psychology/Sociology in order to graduate. I was headed in to my last semester, so I was looking for an easy class that wouldn't take much effort. As I was perusing the course catalog, one class caught my eye - Sociology of Marriage. This sounded perfect! I mean, how hard could this be??? Turns out that it was one of the more challenging classes I ever took. It was also...