A Blessing & A Prayer

Today, I was given news that my Godfather has passed away due to a car accident.

I have lots of memories of my Godfather growing up. He was a very reserved and well dressed man. He always looked his best whenever I saw him, whether it be my birthday or my confirmation. He was a good man, like my father.

Sometimes things change in life so much that you have to make sure you take a moment and watch what life has given you.

I have so much respect for my Godfather, and being a Godfather myself, made me think a little deeper about the legacy I would like to leave my God Children.

My Godson actually heard of the news and empathized with the reality that I no longer have a Godfather. Maybe he put himself in my shoes for a moment and his heart fell heavy. He ended up giving me a hug and telling me he was sorry for my lost. What a sweet gesture from a kind soul.

That made me really think about what legacy I would like to leave my Godson one day. And as a Godparent, I was chosen by my Godchild's parents to be a mentor, and additional father figure for them as they grow up and mature through their journey in God and Faith.

So I leave this message with a Blessing and a Prayer for my Godfather...




Angel de Dios, Mi querido Guardián; fuiste enviado para protegernos. En este día permanece junto a mí, para alumbrar y guiar, guardarme y dirigirme. Enseñame, mi querido Angel de la Guarda, a conocer a Dios, para amarlo y servirlo por siempre. Aléjame de todo peligro y enseñame el camino al Cielo. Amén.

May you rest in peace padrino.

~ God Bless ~

~ S ~

Winds of Change

The winds of the warmest autumn we've had in the Midwest is in full swing. The leaves falling off, colors fading, and the bronze, oranges, and browns of the fall take over as what used to be the colorful summer.



Fall brings change. And boy is there a lot of change on my end. I've met someone special to me, I've kick started my career again, and now it's time to take these changes and make new ones from them. We will never truly know what path would be the best one taken when making decisions. But what we can do from them is learn.

I intend on taking every solid good opportunity placed before me and will move forward till its end.

Here's to sending my good vides out to the universe.

~S~

COSMOS

"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known."

• Carl Sagan

With all the garbage TV in this world from talent shows, to reality TV, to horrible technology and social media habits created from our society. Nothing can properly express how relived I am that #COSMOS has return to enlighten and give proper perspective on our existence and thirst to always question everything and learn from it.

I used to love science as a young pup, but lacked the focus and attention to really breakdown what I was learning. But space and time always fascinated me.

If you aren't already a slave to your phone, or reality TV. Do your brain a favor and watch this new revision if COSMOS with Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

I promise you won't regret it!

~S~

Motivational Moment: 10 Amazing Lessons from Albert Einstein

This is a collaborative collection of thoughts that have come across my mind from either colleagues at work or quotes that have come across my way. 

1. Follow Your Curiosity

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious."

What piques your curiosity? I am curious as to what causes one person to succeed while another person fails; this is why I've spent years studying success. What are you most curious about? The pursuit of your curiosity is the secret to your success.

Motivational Moment: Life Is...

Life Is...

By: Mother Teresa

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Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it.

Life is a dream, realize it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfill it.

Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is life, fight for it.

This definitely speaks out as a reminder to those who feel that lost grip of their path.  You haven't, you just need to re-motivate yourself to make the path you need to take visible. 

Keep It Funky, Keep It Fresh, And I'll Catch You On The Flipside! 

~S~

10 Things We All Should Be Able To Say...

1.  I am following my heart and intuition.

Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. Live the life you want to live. Be the person you want others to remember years from now. Make decisions and act on them.

The People Who Make A Difference...

Just try to answer the questions...if you can't answer them, don't worry just keep reading.

1. Name the four wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last three Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last two winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name six people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
5. Name the last seven Academy Award winners for Best Actor and Actress.

How did you do?

The point of this is

A Creed To Live By...

A Creed to Live By

By: Nancye Sims

Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others.  It is because we are different that each of us is special.  Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.  Only you know what is best for you.  Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart.  Cling to that as you would your life, for without them life is meaningless.