Volume 1 of 5 in the “Change” Series This blog is the first of a series I’m writing on a topic very dear to my heart. When I was in the worst stages of my life, I was lost, alone, and had all but given up. Then a small group of moral Men stepped in […]
Volume 2 of 5 in the “Change” Series What is “influence?” For this blog’s purpose our definition will be: INFLUENCE: “-the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.” I view influence with just a little more depth when I consider the best way
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Volume 3 of 5 in the “Change” Series To best understand the use of the word “Impact” in relation to this series we should define it this way: IMPACT: “-have a strong effect on someone or something.” Simply put, IMPACT is the in your face, direct, and personal means by which change occurs in our
Volume 4 of 5 in the “Change” Series So, if INFLUENCE is a broad stroke to effect a great many people; and IMPACT is the more direct touch which reaches someone on an intimate and personal level; then what is the “goal” of these two concepts in relation to change? You may have guessed it
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Volume 5 of 5 in the “Change” Series It is impossible for one person to change the world! Or is it? One of my favorite phrases is: “A person might not change the world, but one kind act can change someone’s entire world!” People do not always realize is the full effect change, because it
April 20, 1999 started like any other Tuesday. Cassie Bernall, 17, made her way to class that day unaware of how this tragic day would unfold. For in just a few hours, two other students would enter into Columbine High School armed with firearms, knives, and pipe bombs intent on murder. What followed was a
How many friends do you have? How would you define a friend? Sadly a great many people today think they have thousands of friends who follow them on social media. In reality if you have one or two true friends you’re very lucky! What does this have to do with taking sides? EVERYTHING! Today we’ve
Once upon a time… There was a small village filled with people who were selfish. Day in and day out each household only ever thought of their own needs and comforts. They usually thought very poorly of their neighbors. Always angry at each of them because they seemed to be selfish, and never considered anyone
Far too many times has someone expressed the belief that “Truth is a matter of perspective.” I can understand saying our perspective plays a vitally crucial role in our decision making process. The problem though is if “Truth” truly is a matter of perspective, then it simply couldn’t be labeled as True. “Truth” is defined as: The trouble I find today is
GOLD FROM SLAG “Just a victim of circumstances.” ”They had every right.” ”You would have done the same thing.” ”Who are you to judge me?” Accountability and Authority are two topics that lie at the root of many of the circumstances and events we see playing out in much of our modern life, but they
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