How important is community? Friends? Family? I consulted Wikipedia. "The term community has two distinct commutative meanings: 1) Community can refer to a usually small, social unit of any size that shares common values. The term can also refer to the national community or international community, and 2) in biology, a community is a group … Continue reading Community
Thanksgiving …
Thanksgiving Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. Henry Van Dyke Thanksgiving The past few weeks, God has taught me something incredible - something that I can truly appreciate and live in the moment of life with. This lesson … Continue reading Thanksgiving …
Work for a Reward
I've been quiet lately because I have been focusing all of my extra time on studying to pass my Personal Trainer Exam. I am completely ecstatic to say that I have passed it, and am satisfied with the sacrifices I made this summer to complete the program over spending more time socializing, having more leisure … Continue reading Work for a Reward
The Night Before
Alright - I've had a lot of thoughts simmering in my mind as of late, all of which I wish to share with you, but at this moment, I must share this lively emotion we call anticipation. How often, as adults, do we get the feeling of waiting for something incredible to happen? Think back … Continue reading The Night Before
Outward!
I'm at the gym, walking in, headed to the locker room. I pass 3-4 people on the way, only one of which makes eye contact. Walking down Shockoe Slip and the same thing happens - more sophisticated-like though, professionals on their cell phones, checking their watches, shuffling with papers or their clothing. Running through the … Continue reading Outward!