With all things in life, we do not get what we ask for, we get what we expect.

Everybody does not have to like you. That is not their job. Liking you is not anyone's purpose in life except yours.

Any time in America when the military has to stand in opposition of their own citizenry, something is wrong.

Sitting alone, listening to the sound of your breath, the beating of your heart is a reminder that you are sacred and blessed.

We know how to be doctors, nurses, lawyers. We know how to be tweeters. We know how to be everything. But how do you just be people? How do you be present with one another? How do you be honest with one another? How do you be compassionate towards one another, forgiving towards one another? We know what to do. We don't know what to be, how to be.

You work for God Incorporated.

It is an honor and a privilege to be of service and support; however, I realize people are not putting their confidence in me. Instead, they are actually learning to trust themselves. My job is to affirm and support them in the process and teach them to do what I do when I need strength: I begin within.