Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

Welcome to earth 2123 every country is united for good.

In 2055, the world finally discovered that unity is the only way to survive. All our natural resources are close to extinction. The oceans are so polluted that swimming and fishing have been outlawed. Outside activities have been prohibited. The atmosphere no longer has the necessary oxygen needed... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 25, 2023

The Magic of Music

I don't know who invented music. But I believe it was heaven-sent. Everywhere I look, I discover witnesses that verify the magic of this ancient form of communication. Now if we Were to interview 100 people. Ninety would admit to being touched by music. Admittedly music has always been a part of my... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 20, 2023

Presidents Day should be called leadership day.

I love history because of the lessons learned. History gives us a starting point. A reference for whatever we want to know about. Presidents Day was first celebrated as Washington's Birthday. Later on, they named it Presidents day so they could honor Abraham Lincoln. Indeed they represent some of... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 19, 2023

We All Need Someone to Listen

There are a lot of relationships that could be healed by listening. We all love to talk. However, not many of us really know the power of listening. It has been said that listening is why God gave us 2 ears and only one mouth. We all have friends or family who love to hear the sound of their own... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 18, 2023

What am I here for?

Have you wondered why you are here on earth? Many times you check the local and national news. Headlines are centered on death, destruction, and devastation. Newsworthy stories, yes. Maybe it is only me. I often ask why I am still above the earth. Now I know that sounds like a plea for help. Yet I... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

What is the difference between success and failure.

Why do some people seem to always succeed, and others fail. What drives the seemingly chosen to find success. Is there a formula for success? Where can we find the answer to these questions? We know the answer if we are honest and look at our lives. You all remember the 2 or 3 classmates who would... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 9, 2023

A Tale of Consequences and Redemption.

In 1988 a Dallas high school football team won the Texas state championship. In most cases, that would just be another sports story you hear on your local news. Yet this story is no Hollywood success tale. Life is often more complicated than the headlines. The team was an all-black team. And in... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 3, 2023

Engineering a tool for Life

When you tell someone that you are a systems engineer. They immediately think of technical charts, complicated science, and math. If you look at our reference books and policy charts, you might be overwhelmed. The truth is that those items don't tell the whole story. The most essential engineering... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 28, 2023

A New Vision for a Balanced Work Family Life.

The traditional role of work and family is complicated after years of following the path of tradition. Tragedy, necessity, and common sense open our eyes to a more family-oriented work environment. Money has managed our lives for so long. To feed our families, we went along with the madness. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Holding Myself Accountable

A seldom used adjective that starts with A and ends with e. This very demanding, important word must be enforced in everything I do. Now there seems to be a movement to eliminate this word. So let's take a look at this adjective. "Being accountable means taking ownership of the results of a task. An... 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.