Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Dont compromise your dreams.

From the beginning, we are told to be realistic about our goals and dreams. We are told that we should follow the path most traveled. This works for most of us. It is good advice, but it's not great advice. The good news it's not too late to change direction. Never let someone else determine your... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The Power of Music in Our Lives

Music has always been important in my life. I never really realized that music had so much power. I have always loved to listen to the soothing, calming, sounds of smooth jazz when I want to relax or mellow out. The fast, pulsating, invigorating, sound of rock when I want to feel alive. The healing,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 4, 2020

How much are you worth?

When was the last time someone asked you how much are you worth? In most cases, our self-worth is measured by money. And it is requested from your insurance agent or your financial adviser, or mortgage company. Have you ever thought about how much you are worth? Would you measure your value in... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 1, 2020

Have We Lost That Loving Feeling

In the last decade, it seems that we have forgotten that love makes the world go round. In the Movie Top Gunn, Tom Cruise has a famous bar scene where he uses the hit song made famous by the Righteous Brothers, to gain the attention of a young girl. The lyrics tell the story about the loveless... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Lessons Learned from Grammar School

Many years ago when I was in elementary school. I questioned the benefits of physical education. I enjoyed gym class but I was less than joyful about the exercise portion. Let me refresh your memory about the exercise portion. This is the warm-up exercises. They included pushups, jumping jacks,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The Myth About The Power of Words

Society has told us that words don't really matter. Remember the saying sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. I used to believe that hogwash. I would use it often when provoked by the bullies. Somewhere in the process of living. I discovered that words are so very... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

A Perfect World

Often we make the comment in a perfect world, I would be wealthy. In a perfect world, I would have been a great athlete. In a perfect world, I would have been a genius. The fact is the world isn't perfect. Websters defines perfect as absolute complete. Having all the required or desirable elements,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Friendship and Love

I get so angry when I hear people say this sentence "I don't want to ruin my friendship by falling in love with-you fill in the name." I hear this all the time. It infuriates me to no end. Why have we not figured out that there is no real lasting love without friendship? Many of us have heard this... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 25, 2020

The Will to Live

Rediscovering our will to live. I was recently watching the movie 1917. The main theme of the movie is centered around 2 brothers. The General of the British command in World War 1 sends one brother to deliver a most urgent life or death message to the commander of his older brother's regiment. 1600... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Wake up America and Pay Attention

We are all getting a much-needed wake-up call. The coronavirus has given us all a good reality check. A life-changing event like America has never seen before. To say that it has gotten our attention is like saying a feather weighs more than an elephant. Economically COVID19 has placed millions of... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

Michael's Lessons from life is my view of the lessons I have learned from the simple to the complex. My father and mother, blessed me with a simple, non complicated way of living and loving life. In a world where it seems the negative has taken over. I want to share a positive, enlightened view of the world as I have experienced it. Including my view of what is happening today.