THANK YOU For your dedication, your duty, your unwavering loyalty and most importantly your unbelievable sacrifice. Americans have to freedom to be Americans because of you.
The Honor Comes in Giving
“It is your depth of commitment, your quality of service, the product of your devotion — these are the things that count in a life. When you give purely, the honor comes in the giving, and that is honor enough.” Scott O’Grady, Air Force pilot (1995).
Worth Watching: Louie Schwartzberg – Gratitude
Louie Schwartzberg’s time-lapse photography shows us how grateful we should be for nature and the world surrounding us. Enjoy!
Worth Reading: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Yes, I used to think that gratitude was cheesy. Then this happened. How gratitude can change your life. My family emigrated from Russia to the United States when I was 13
Compassion – the Surest Road to Happiness
Want to be happy and successful? Try compassion
Video: Special Easter
A Special Easter
Video: History of Freedom
An epic Passover mashup celebrating freedom throughout history.
Video & Essay: Victor Frankl and the Meaning of Freedom
Taste the power of true freedom. by Rabbi Yaakov Cohen Video and essay
Video: Passover Funk
Passover Funk . Something to make you laugh. A musical parody.
Passover: Exodus to Freedom
Passover is essentially a celebration of liberation. It was the last holiday celebrated by Jesus and it represents for all Jewish people the escape from slavery.
Worth Reading: Passover & The Meaning of Freedom
Courtesy of Aish.com Viktor Frankl, Passover, and the Meaning of Freedom Taste the power of true freedom. by Rabbi Yaakov Cohen Passover. The holiday that celebrates what it means to be truly free. But what is Freedom? Victor Frankl, a prominent Jewish psychologist, was a survivor of two concentration camps. When he was liberated in April 1945, almost everyone in …
Set Yourself Free
Enjoy this powerful video about setting yourself free. What is holding you back from freeing yourself?
Amazement
We all have our own talents, take a few minutes to enjoy the unbelievable talents of these two young singers.
Tiny & Talented
No matter how small you are (or how small you feel) you can accomplish great things!
The Good from 2016
016 was a difficult year in our world, but let’s take a minute to recognize and appreciate all of the good that came out of 2016.
Garden of Beauty
It’s amazing how a beautiful garden can instantly grasp our attention, making us forget all our worries.
I Wish You Enough
Strive for a life that is “enough”…a life that fulfills you and brings you joy.
Everyday Beauty
Allow yourself to draw inspiration from anywhere, even the clouds.
Be Flexible
Sometimes we have to be flexible! Don’t let the ups and down of life get the best of you, learn to dance through the change!
Arts & Crafts Re-Imagined
It’s amazing how a childhood pastime can be such a stunning work of art. Art is all about perspective!
Finding Your Soulmate
Finding your soulmate may take time, but true love is worth the wait!
Video: Living for significance not just success
LIFE PURPOSE . Tim Tebow Interview. What really matters? Seeing greater purpose in your life. This is an awesome interview.
WORTH WATCHING: Understanding the LGBT World
I strongly recommend that anyone with strong feelings on the subject of homosexuality and gay rights watch these short videos and leave your comments – regardless of your position and how strongly you feel about it, take some time to hear some first hand perspectives.
VIDEO: Before You Speak, Listen.
“Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.” – William Arthur Ward
20 GREATEST EVER INAUGURATION QUOTES
compiled by Michael Josephson. Here’s my list of 20 greatest inauguration quotes ever.
The Wisdom and Philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
For a man who never reached the age of 40, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., left a powerful and important body of thought. He was a preacher and orator, so rather than writing in the form of books or treatises, Dr. King
We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies. -
Martin Luther King, Jr., Loving Your Enemies
Notes to the Boss
Based on years of managing several organizations, including the Josephson Institute of Ethics, and on extensive consultation with large and small organizations, I’ve distilled much of what I believe and advocate into “Ten Truths.” I hope you find this list helpful. Feel free to share it with colleagues and friends.
Facebook Post of Daughter’s Compassion Makes Mom Proud
I’d like to share a posting from the Facebook page “Paying it Forward ~ One Day at a Time.” The author, Beth, shares a truly inspirational and beautiful story: Tonight is one that I won’t easily be able to forget — and for good reason. There’s this homeless man that I see VERY often, and it’s always hard to drive …
The Case for Endless Gratitude
This is a video you should watch regularly – perhaps once a month — really! It introduces a perspective on gratitude that can enrich your life. TED presentation by Louie Schwartzberg – Gratitude and Beauty