Ah yes, the unique power and influence of a fortune cookie. Every once in awhile I will get one that gets my attention. The photo is from the latest of those incredibly insightful, well-timed fortune cookies. I have always been a huge believer that a focused effort delivers desired outcomes. Put your head down, plow forward, stay focused and committed — you will get there. Even though I initially felt that much of my original...

Always remember, the darkness is part of the light. When you have one, you can appreciate the other. It makes you whole. ~ Evan Sanders I love those days when I am happiest, have incredible energy, and have the clarity of mind to easily get things done. Those days are amazing. I am at peace, I feel productive, and it is easy to sustain momentum. Then, there are those days where my confidence is low, my energy is off, and I can’t...

“Celebrate the accomplishment; be inspired by the journey and the lesson!” Accomplishment is a wonderful experience. We achieve, we celebrate and then we move on. Unfortunately, the moving on part is not always easy. Now that we have realized a success, what’s next? In this graduation season, we witness people celebrating a great achievement. They did the work, put in their time, and have been recognized for it. Now what?...

There is no such thing as a bad decision. It is only after we receive more information do we realize we could have made a different one. I was reflecting this morning on a very productive and engaging conversation last week. I was reviewing and sharing Lesson One – Embrace Responsibility from the 100Pedals Journey. In reviewing the words in the lesson I was reminded of the importance of the word choices in our lives. The words we...

“Sometimes the way forward requires us to go backward in order to re-discover our bearings.” Remember the last time you got lost? If you stopped to ask directions, you would likely find someone who knew how to direct you where to go from your location at that time. What if you had to call someone to ask for help – what would they say? They would likely ask you where you are right now. To find your way in that scenario,...

“My son’s experiences with addiction have provided me with a gift that has changed my life!” Life is full of surprises. Sometimes we are delighted by the unanticipated gift; other times we are knocked off our feet by the unexpected news. Either way, a surprise could be an opportunity for you to experience, celebrate, or enjoy something that you didn’t expect. I was thinking about life’s surprises when I was listening to...