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The Starfish Story

As the water hits the shore I’m reminded of a story of how each of us can make a difference, right now, with the small, simple things we do.
The dancer smiled, picked up another starfish and gently tossed it beyond the waves, back into the sea.
“I made a difference to that one!” he said. Continue reading

Day One

“Day One” is a beginning. “Day One” of school . . . a diet . . . a new relationship . . . a rediscovered relationship . . . an exercise program . . . a new job. “Day One” is filled with enthusiasm, promise and possibilities. It is energized with a can-do mentality that nothing can get in the way of success. Barriers to the goal are non-existent or at least manageable.

 Sometimes our “Day One” is sparked by a period of frustration and the need for change. It can offer us fresh start and a chance for a new beginning.

 After the enthusiasm of “Day One” subsides the reality of our goal and its challenges set in. We allow the obstructions into focus and those obstacles… Continue reading