28Oct 2020 by CJ
So many times in life we have no idea what a blessing is

So many times in life we have no idea what a blessing is

Generosity & Kindness
“If material things are what you’re talking about when you say, “I’m blessed” – you have no idea what a blessing is.” – DailyKarmaQuotes.com I came across this quote earlier in the week on Facebook – right around the time much of Colorado was blanketed with half a foot of snow and temperatures were hovering in the teens. A rarity these days, I found myself driving to the post office to drop off a package for work – a strange feeling as much of my time is now spent isolated inside my home. Little did I know that day I’d discover that sometimes I have no idea what a blessing is. It was late in the afternoon and the sun had already begun its decent behind the mountainous backdrop –…
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09Oct 2020 by CJ
What does voting for Trump say about YOU in the 2020 election

What does voting for Trump say about YOU in the 2020 election

Life & Living
Exercising your privilege to vote is not something we should take lightly. It requires serious thought and reflection to grasp that casting our ballot doesn’t just determine an election, but it says a great deal about the person we are and the role model we will be for younger generations to come. Ask yourself, what does voting for Trump say about you? Casting our ballot is tied to personal perceptions about the kind of person we are – the values you instill in your family and in your children. While it’s easy to assume that voting is more about policies and economics, it’s an honest reflection of what we value and condemn, whether we realize it or not. Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express…
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30Sep 2020 by CJ
Poor people have a better sense of what’s important than we do

Poor people have a better sense of what’s important than we do

Generosity & Kindness
“Poor people are, as a rule, a bit more generous. We understand what it might be like to have to beg even if we have never done it ourselves. In fact, there’s data to back me up. The latest research shows that people of low socioeconomic status are more likely to be altruistic than their higher-class counterparts. In 2011, the bottom 20 percent of earners gave a higher percentage of their wealth away than the top 20 percent.” ― Linda Tirado, Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America During these times of staying close to home, I’ve been trying to educate myself more on so many of the problems which plague our great country. I’ve gone through four eye-opening and profound books on racism before turning my attention to homelessness and poor…
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16Sep 2020 by CJ
Investing in yourself through education highlights your character

Investing in yourself through education highlights your character

Information & Education
“Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.” - Robin Sharma It’s been a long time since I’ve meandered through the halls of an educational institution where the ultimate goal was investing in yourself through learning, growth and experience. For many, one of the pitfalls of inhabiting the working world with some longevity is a sense of superiority. This often supports an all-knowing attitude which renders us believing that personal and professional development is only for those with limited career success. I myself have easily fallen into that rhythm. It wasn’t until a communications issue with a co-worker arose that I realized I might have something more to learn about…
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07Sep 2020 by CJ
What real courage is often is misunderstood in society

What real courage is often is misunderstood in society

Generosity & Kindness
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, main character Atticus Finch says, “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.” What real courage is. The message that Atticus Finch provides us is simple yet poignant and so often overlooked in our society. A quick search on Merriam-Webster reveals their definition of courage to be, “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty. That definition fully supports the message Atticus Finch provides us. However, what it doesn’t support is society’s view that courage is about being tough, macho, bullying,…
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