i am reading martin luther king jr.’s autobiography for a class, and i am literally amazed by his ability to express himself. he is such a phenomenal speaker, and his words literally leap off the page and come alive in my mind- i am so inspired by him.
“It was a dark night- darker than a thousand midnights. It was a night in which the light of hope was about to fade away and the lamp of faith about to flicker.” This is just one example of how he can put so much power into his words. His ability to create meaning and value in words is like nothing i have seen or read before. he is a man worthy to be honored, but also, a true artist.
this is so random, but my parents and i watched a show on TLC about extreme couponing, and it was intense. one lady went in the store and bought groceries with the retail value of $638.00 on only ended up paying about $2.60 after all of her coupons. another guy bought about $5,000.00 worth groceries in one shopping, and payed about $200 after all of his coupons.
no matter what your opinion may be on whether this is cool, obsessive, weird, etc.-that’s some serious savings, and even more dedication. my hat is off to you extreme couponers.
Leadership is not so much about technique and methods as it is about opening the heart. Leadership is about inspiration—of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the heart of others. It is an attitude, not a routine.
i just deactivated my facebook, and it felt so refreshing. i’m not sure for how long, but my professor challenged us to give up some form of technology for a week, so i figured this was a good place to start. not that i spend a lot of time on it in the first place, but i’m excited to experience life without being so connected to so many different things all the time. in exchange for that, i’m going to start my day with a 10-15 minute reflection in silence, and my hope is that i will discover some truths about my life and myself. i’m not sure what, or if anything will come out of this, but i’m excited to try it out, and i’ll be sure to keep ya posted.
May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have recieved and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
Happy Holidays Everyone! No matter what, we are all blessed beyond belief to have life and the opportunity to live it. All of us, are truly the lucky ones simply because we have the chance to love, believe, dream, hope, and imagine. Enjoy this holiday season with your loved ones and take the time to pour your heart into them just like they did the same for us :)
i don’t have too much to say about this one because it speaks for itself, but lately it has been my meal of choice. i have been craving this more than i have been craving taco bell, and that says a lot if you know me well. simply put, nothing quite hits the spot like a greasy burger that is probably really terrible for you, a hearty serving of crispy french fries, and a sauce that tastes like they have captured heaven in a bottle.
welp, that was smart. all this food talk makes me want this meal right now, buttt i won’t be able to experience it again until 2011, bah humbug.
