I had the privilege of interviewing a patient last week after she completed a Wellness Week. It was exciting to me to listen to her recount her positive experience on the Wellness Week. She told me that prior to the Wellness Week she was having problems thinking clearly, finding her words when speaking, and she [...]
Archive for the ‘Motivation’ Category
19 Jun
Lesson #7 – A Good Name
Lesson #7 I learned from my dad isn’t the last of lessons he has taught me, but it is the last of lessons in the blog series. This lesson is one that has guided my life, decisions and thought processes more than anything else. My dad taught me the importance of the Proverb, “A good [...]
18 Jun
Lesson #6 – God Loves A Cheerful Giver
My dad has always been a giver. He gives of his time, his finances, and his advice. He taught us that it truly is better to give than to receive. My dad was happier with the homemade Father’s Day gifts that were given cheerfully compared to some material object that was given out of “necessity”. [...]
17 Jun
Lesson #5 – Yes Sir
The fifth lesson I learned from dad was respect. I was taught to respect my parents, my teachers, authority figures and the law. I grew up in Texas and was raised with the concept I better say, “Yes sir”, “No sir”, “Yes ma’am”, “No ma’am”. I knew that there would be some corrective instruction later [...]
16 Jun
Lesson #4 – Family First
Lesson #4 that my dad taught me was how to properly provide for the needs of a family. There is only one thing that my dad places above his family and that is God. By keeping the right perspective he has taught me the importance of keeping family at the top of my priority list. [...]
15 Jun
Lesson #3 – Never, Never, Never Give Up!
Perseverance. That’s Lesson #3 from things I learned from my dad. He taught me to never give up even when: it starts getting too hard it starts getting too frustrating it starts getting boring it just doesn’t make sense the grass looks greener on the other side Now that doesn’t mean he didn’t encourage me [...]
14 Jun
Lesson #2 – “Liar, Liar Pants on Fire…”
Lesson #2 I learned from dad…don’t lie! What was a kids taunt to some was a reality for me. I grew up in the era of common sense where spankings were given in love, in controlled discipline and with the intent of changing behavior. My dad taught me that lying could have the direct consequence [...]
13 Jun
Lesson #1: “Is Your Homework Done?”
Lesson #1 that my dad taught me…a strong work ethic. My dad has always been a hard worker. He has taught me that if there is a job worth doing then it is worth doing well. He has lived the Scripture that says that “whatever your hand finds to do, to do it with all [...]
12 Jun
Thanks Dad…
One week from today dads across the country will wake up to a burnt toast breakfast in bed, a funky tie they’ll have to wear on Monday, and some crayon-crafted Father’s Day cards. It’s a great day for fathers and a chance to tell your dad how you appreciate him. I am blessed to have [...]
17 May
What Attitude Are You Starting With?
In the book, The Difference Maker, John Maxwell states that, “Attitude isn’t everything, but it is one thing that can make a difference in your life.” He goes on to say that while attitude isn’t everything, for we must also maintain some competence, it is the difference maker. I see this on a daily basis [...]
