Path to greatness

You know you are on the path to greatness when you begin to distinguish between your true self and the cravings of your ego.

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True wealth

True wealth is reflected, not in a man’s material possessions, but in the extent of his giving. One who is poor in giving is indeed a poor man.

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Dream on …

Dream. Dream big. For dreams are the seeds sown into our souls to propel us to greater heights.

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Truthfully speaking

I wonder how phrases like ‘honestly speaking’ or ‘if truth be told’ came about. Are we living in a lie soaked world that we actually announce when truth is uttered. Conversely, if we lived in a world where truth was the norm, would we say, “If a lie be told or dishonestly speaking...

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Keep the conscience ...

As a child, lying might be the greatest wrong we do. As we grow, murder might take a bigger place and lying might be the smaller wrong. This indicates a subtle, slow erosion of the conscience. It's time to watch out!

Dreams ...

Daydreams are like cotton candy. Their bliss is but momentary. And then there are dreams made of stuff that can withstand the test of time and trials. They feed on your passion and empower your world with the strength to attempt the impossible.

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People ...

The world is made up of two kinds of people: the complainers who prefer talking about their miseries and the doers who strive to change their circumstances.

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Forgive

Forgive. Carrying your hurts is far too heavy a baggage for shoulders that are destined to forge toward greatness.

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Not everyone ...

Remember, not everyone shares your opinions on valuing life and respecting others. You will come across some who are rude, disrespectful and caught up exclusively in the tangles of their lives. Show them grace.

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Make music ...

If you find a song in your heart, sing it out. If it’s a tune, hum it. But give in to the magic of music.

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Take time ...

... to hold a little child’s hands in yours. There’s a rare magic in the soft warmth of a little hand nestled in yours, if only you would take the time.

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Value ...

Take time to honestly ask yourself - what do you value the most? Is it love, friendship, family, wealth, people, treasures, memorabilia? I believe you’ll find it easier to understand yourself if only you knew the answer to that one question.

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On letting go

I’ve found that letting go is the secret to moving forward. It’s hard but in the pain of letting go, you find yourself equipped for a greater destiny.

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On surprises

Life has plenty of surprises but we need to be ready to receive them too.

On punishment

Punishment is not the same as disciplining. So, as parents and teachers, what is it that we want – to punish or discipline our child?