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You Are Not Your Personality | Intent.com

You Are Not Your Personality | Intent.com. Something to think about and no put downs...

Little Things That Add Up To A Lot Of Resilience

I was driving through West LA and stopped for a red light when a U.S. Post Office Mail Carriere lost her mail due to a very strong gust of wind. The light turned green and the traffic just kept moving. I said to myself - "this is crazy, she can't pick up all that mail safely or at all in this traffic".

I pulled over and parked in a Red Zone. I then walked out with her and stopped traffic for a moment and helped her collect all her mail while drivers waited. This made my day. I took a chance with the Red Zone and that's just who I am.

Sometimes, I wonder what I would do in a moments notice and this is just one more reminder that resilience spills over into everything we touch, say and do.

A Song For "April" Featuring Pieces of April Performed By Three Dog Night - Live and Studio Hit Versions

Pieces of April performed by Three Dog Night is a song that matches my reflection of relationships that produced joy I once thought I could never imagine.

I chose not to write about them online even though the memories are beyond unforgettable. A few of these relationships have passed on so maybe later. This song fits this month and is not about my love story with April in the 80s. It's about the process of healing for me. Music has helped me so much. It's a catharsis.

I grew up with the music of Three Dog Night and saw them live several times. I learned a lot during that period and the experience would later open new doors and inspire me to create a new and exciting life.  

Pieces of April - Live with Chuck Negron on Lead in 2009. This is not the classic 70s but gives you an idea of what this song sounds like live. 

The Promise Of A New Day Means New Life and New Dreams

Want more results in your life? Try something new instead of the same old resolutions that fall flat.

So what if it's not water tight! Try anything and just do something different. Experiment with the unknown and do something for the first time everyday.

This is your life and if you want more action then you'll have to make it happen. Don't wait to be rescued. Write up a new action plan and use your calender.

This is your life in 2010. It's time to collect. What are you waiting for?

Resolutions that Break the Mirror (and help you)!

As worthy a New Year's Resolution as you'll find (or I'll find): "Do one thing every day that scares you."--Eleanor Roosevelt

Courtesy of TomPeters.com

Happy New Years Everyone!!! Thanks for your support and Happy Holidays!

A new year. A new day...

A new chance to see things a different way.

A new year. A new day. A better life...

Here's to you and yours in making 2010 the best that life can offer.

Be self-reliant and be yourself.

How To Walk On Sharp Edgy Glass That You Never Broke and Not Get Cut - Too Much

You'll never know how far you can go until your out of envelopes to push.

Translation: Never fold and fight for your number one cause and that's you...

There Will Never Be Another You

Always remember that your history follows you wherever you go. Use this to empower yourself and never be ashamed of who you are...

You always deserve the best from yourself.

Happy Thanksgiving To Everybody I Know and Love

I just hope you have the greatest day you could ever have. If you don't celebrate this Holiday then make sure your friends and loved ones are thankful for who you are and celebrate your wonderful life and the beautiful person that you are.

To Facebook friends: The reunions have been very exciting and I never thought in a million years I would reconnect with some of you. I'm thankful for that.

More coming:

Live For Something

Mission statements change but your passions often remain intact. Hang onto your dreams and set new records with the life you touch today.

Stay focused and hang tight. Your greatest moments are coming sooner than you think.