The positive encouragement is enlightening against the dark grey background of fear. Where all is dark, the light shines the brightest. Words of inspiration, not desperation. Words of laughter, humor and encouragement. Words of faith.

It's a New Year - say hello to 2020.

What fuels you to do the things that you do? When you lie awake, dreaming of all that you desire in this life of yours

Is it the official education or certificate of accreditation? Is it life experience, or learning from the school of hard knocks? Is there even one right answer? Is one more important than the other?

Are you ready for it....

As I write this article, it's a little unsettling at how many people are lacking true happiness in their life. They search, but can not find it.

Just so we are clear, these are not literal tips to show you how to get your rear into the drivers seat of your car and drive, literally, anywhere in life. If you need those kind of tips - we might all be in trouble, or at least those on the roads around you!

Let me clarify. I'm not talking about a PLANK as in you're on the floor, sweating it out, strengthening your CORE as you shake like a leaf trying to hold form. (or is that just me shaking)...anyway.....

The REAL, "true" you - is about 99% invisible to the rest of the world.

No, not like Casper the ghost invisible, silly,

Happy New Year to you! 3 days into the new year - how are you doing on those New Years Resolutions?

So what is there NOT to LOVE?

True facts of Things I Hate (ok hate it a harsh word - things I dislike) about Network Marketing:

Freaky pic I know! Our brain is a complex thing - so what's in that brain of ours?

Hold up - let me clarify. If you have a deep pore cleansing masque on, or some wonderful skin care masque of any sorts - that you may leave on my friend, and let it do it's magic!

Being unoffendable is a big bold statement - but wouldn't it be great if we could strive for that mentality.

What IF we could be unoffendable in everyday life. Ya know -  take the high road, walk away, be the bigger man or woman, shake it off, let it roll off, put anger, resentment and frustrations aside and forget about it.  (I'm imaging those last 3 words "Forget about it" spoken in a strong Jersey accent - it sounds more exciting that way, so go there with me.)

Little things that roll off our tongue - intentional or not ..... Oh the power of words.

First time in Anchorage, Alaska last week.  On the way to the airport from the cruise port, there is apparently only ONE ROAD to get you there, it's a one way street with a tunnel over 2+ miles long.  As I found myself on this long and dark journey, 

This is not about christianity or religion - this is about you believing in someone or for something when everyone else thinks its impossible. The mind is a powerful thing.

Making a noise - this isn't about singing, choirs, being musically inclined at any level and not even about passing gas (my Dad would laugh at that one and likely "make a noise"  because he thought that's what this was going to be about)

We all have things that we are naturally good at - call it our talents - you know, just you being you in your natural state. It's the things that makes you tick.

Some of us are funny, and some not so.

How do you stand out in a crowd? You are, in fact uniquely created, and with that perfect design came a distinct set of natural talents that you were born with.  You know, the things that make you.... well YOU.  

Actually most people don't really know their own strengths or talents - it seems much easier to ask someone else what your strengths or talents are, as they can quickly point them out - if you trust the person and the opinion that is.

So what is the difference?

Tell me you have one. Personal development is one of the best things you can do to invest in yourself.

If we asked 1000 people how to live a meaningful life, I would imagine every answer might be different.  It's hard to think as if we were at the end of our life and reflect back, but to do so opens our mind to thinking that's not all about ourselves. So what does a meaningful life look like?