Category: Monday Motivator

In this short story, a starship captain discovers that the enlightenment he thought he sought was nothing at all what he expected.

An encounter with death teaches me that life truly passes in an instant. We must feel the fear and chase our purpose. The Clock is Ticking.

In the silence of isolation, sensations emerge from the pre-pandemic noise. They speak with enlightening clarity. What I miss most are the little things.

A look back on the early days of my radio career remind me that the memorable moments in our lives are ultimately self-created.

Greatness is in the beholder’s eye. Deep dives always reveals flaws. No hero is unscathed. The challenge is to learn to love imperfection.

An encounter at the park with my granddaughter becomes a teachable moment. Always be your best self. You never know who may be watching.

Kurt Vonnegut recounts a life changing incident that taught him that chasing excellence isn’t always the goal. Experience is what truly enriches us.

The last year has taught us many lessons. Perhaps the greatest for me is acceptance. We can’t control what happens to us. But we can control how we respond.

This Memorial Day, may we never forget the sacrifices others have made for the freedoms we too often take for granted… and model their behavior.

If you see people who continue to mask as masking requirements are lifted, here are some thoughts that may be helpful to remember.