Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

The Keys to a Happy Life are Linked to Time and Social Education

When I was young, everything seemed to happen in slow motion. Remember when you were in elementary school? Then, graduation seemed like an eternity. The personality of youth is to get everything you want as quickly as possible. This rush to complete our goals as soon as possible seems to follow us... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 30, 2022

A Failure to Communicate

Many of us have had problems with communication. At the beginning of our lives, we communicate by crying. Then we graduate to making noises. Next, we start to form words. Formal education influences our level of communication in life. Family and experience will allow us to maintain and improve our... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

True lasting love is found with endurance and an open heart.

When I was younger, I knew very little about love. Like most young people, you tend to fall in love easily. The problem lies in the fact that it is one way love. Sometimes they love you, but you dont love them. One sided love is temporary. Forced love will destroy a relationship. Anything forced is... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 4, 2022

What does Independence Day Represent ?

Today we celebrate Independence Day. The 4th of July. One of our country's most celebrated holidays. There will be picnics, parties, fireworks, and time spent with family and friends. I pray that we never forget what it took for America to gain independence. A great price was paid for America to... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Mothers Day A time for Appreciation and Peace

Mother's Day is the day you show appreciation to the one that gave you birth. You show your love in the form of a card, letters, flowers, gifts, phone calls, or a visit. It is hard to find anyone who does not appreciate their mothers. You give thanks to the one that sacrificed for you. She put you... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 2, 2022

The struggle to maintain our focus.

Many years ago, I attended a self-improvement seminar. The speaker talked about why it is so vital to maintaining your focus. At the time, I did not really understand the value of that knowledge. Focus is one of the pillars needed to complete our goals in life. It is easy to make a goal. What stops... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 19, 2022

No matter how long we live we will never know it all.

I have been blessed to see my early 60s. Now, as I contemplate retirement. I am humbled to consistently understand that I still have so much to learn. Despite all the knowledge it took for me to survive the task they call living. My mind is blown by the fact that I still feel like I have so much... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 19, 2022

We have everything we need.

Listen, I know this really sounds crazy. Why would an intelligent person ever say that out loud? " We have everything we need." Obviously, you might be thinking he doesn't know my situation. When you really think about it. It is absolutely true. Now I must admit I have lived a blessed life. Yet I... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Valentines Day Reminder

It's Valentine's Day once again. Eat the chocolates. Smell the flowers. Purchase the perfect card. But, is that really all there is to this holiday for lovers. Unfortunately, the answer is an absolute NO. When we observe Valentine's Day. We give homage to why Love is so important. Now I know for a... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Respect is more important than you think.

I am so overwhelmed by the lack of respect we see each day. In the 60s and 70s, we were told to respect our elders, the law, and our faith. Yet, when I was young, I did not understand how important that lesson would be to my life. What exactly does the word respect mean. " a feeling of deep... 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.