I am, therefore I must.

I am a lot of things to a lot of people.  One word titles, monikers, nicknames, and associations all give some view of who I may be.  However, those don't describe what I am.  I am an encourager.  Even on my darkest days I seek the light and the joy in the situation.   It's what and who I am.  My wish for you is that you find that speck of light that brings you joy.  There is no darkness, only the absence of light.  Be the light for others.

Prepare for impact

Since the inception of social media, networking sites, blogs, podcasts and apps, people have been supplying their own bits of wisdom and insight.  In today's world, the impact is generally immediate.

I think we all get a bit of satisfaction if we find out that our words of wisdom or humor has made a positive influence on someone.  We also need to consider that whatever is posted in the e-world, has the capability of having a positive impact years from now.  It is also quite possible that the posting can have an impact long after we depart this life.  Much like books from days gone by and the impact they can still have. 

I think the burning question is this...Are you okay with making a positive impact on a life and never knowing of it?

Money isn't real

Of course it's tangible and we place a value on it.  Yet to me, it is just an idea.  I say that because the value that is put on one US Dollar has different value depending on a lot of socioeconomic settings.

One US Dollar to millionaires has less value that someone that is homeless, jobless and hungry.  You see, a dollar can just be a dollar, or it can be a lifeline.  If you're reading this, I can venture a guess that you wouldn't miss just one dollar.  If that's the case, I challenge you to give one away today. 

One may think that it's just a dollar, what good can it do?  It's not just your dollar, it's a dollar from hundreds, or even thousands, where the impact is truly seen. 

Please, give a dollar to charity today.