Do you have siblings you haven’t heard from in years?

Do you have siblings in your same area to whom you do not speak?

Why?

Many times in life we break relationships over silly, inconsequential things that last for years or even forever.

Can you remember exactly why your relationship dissolved or was fractured?

Think about it.

Maybe you were best friends while growing up. Maybe you shared the same bedroom?

Who will be first to take action?

Swallow your pride and try to get back to your roots. Whatever happened in the past is long gone. It may take a great weight off your mind.

Get started today. You will be so glad you did and you will restore an important relationship that will last for years.

It’s just that simple.

Anything you want to accomplish is up to you.

If you’ve had a bad day, what could you have done to make it better?

It’s easy to blame others, but you must first look at yourself.

Before you go to sleep, mentally go through your day.

Evaluate what you have accomplished and what has been left undone.

Be gentle on yourself but honest.

Make a committment for tomorrow.

God has created every day as a new beginning.

I’m not going to suggest a particular activity.

I do know that taking some time each day just for you is very healthy.

Hopefully, it is something you look forward to.

We all have obligations to other people in our life.

You also have obligations to yourself.

My mother used to play the piano in the late afternoon each day.

She dealt with all the responsibilities of a mother of six children.

But, when she sat down to the piano, we all knew it was mom’s time.

Be good to yourself with a daily activity of your choosing.

If not today, when?

There’s a big differance.

One requires effort. One does not!

One requires courage. One does not.

One requires self discipline. One does not.

One requires a willingness to take a risk. One does not.

One requires belief in yourself. One does not.

One requires coping skills if one fails. One does not.

One requires enormous, lifelong satisfaction if successful. One does not.

So, that’s the differance!

This is our dog.

She gave birth to a brood of 6 puppies.

Her owner got the puppies he wanted and then put her out on the streets.

The police found her wandering the streets very malnourished.

After the local shelter restored her health, we adopted her.

She is affectionate, patient, loyal and forgiving.

She demonstrates these qualities on a daily basis.

I wish more people could do the same!

If not today, when?

Did you come from good parenting? Yes?

Then you have a good example to guide your parenting efforts.

Did you come from bad parenting? Yes?

Hopefully, you will remember the mistakes made and take a different path.

This can be very difficult because your parents will see you reject their approach.

Unfortunately, many kids make the same bad mistakes they received growing up,

Kids today are exposed to way too much information coming at them via social media.

As a role model, you must decide the role social media will have in your family.

These are tough times.

And that’s why your kids need a good role model!

If not today, when?

Yep, you’re constantly taking care of everyone else.

And now you feel burned out!

You need a strong body and mind to face your responsibilities.

And yet, you usually put others’ needs ahead of your own.

That is admirable, but not practical.

In order to have a strong body, you MUST EXERCISE!

In order to have a strong mind, you MUST PRIORITIZE.

Some things need attention now.

Some can be put off.

If not today, when?

Our economy provides an abundance of goods and services.

And we have many vendors to choose from.

It is actually this competition that keeps prices affordable.

When people come to America from abroad, they are overwhelmed with all the choices.

We are so accustomed to the abundance, that we take it for granted.

Never take it for granted.

Welcome to America!

I am a faithful fan of the Detroit Tigers.

They are having a terrific season while recording their 40th win!

Something magical happened, however, while playing the Chicago White Sox.

During last night’s game, I got to see something I had never seen before.

I watched one player, Kerry Carpenter, hit 3 home runs!

With this great achievement, he joins the likes of Miguel Cabrera.

None of these players know how each game will go.

Last night, it went JUST FINE!

Oh, and the Tigers won 13 to 1.

Do you feel that you have many blessings?

If so, are you inclined to express your thanks?

Here are some things you can do:

Join a local volunteer organization.

Help someone you know who is in need.

Reach out to a needy family member.

Thank God.

If someone helped you, thank that person.

Volunteer your time and talent to help the poor.

Teach your kids the value of giving back.

If not today, when?