Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The best gift you can give this holiday season.

I love Christmas. It is one of the best holidays of the year. When I was a child, I couldn't wait to see what Santa had left me under the tree. However, as I grew older, I discovered that the best presents can't be wrapped and placed under the tree. This present is as powerful as the heat of the sun... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 26, 2021

Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving Day

We all know that the first Thanksgiving in America involved the Pilgrims and the Indians. The Pilgrims, in 1620, landed on Plymouth Rock. They befriended the Indians, each sharing one of the most noted Thanksgiving meals in American History. Why did it take so long before America would declare... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Who has all the answers ?

Have you ever asked yourself this question? It is a question that has often been asked. What is the answer? Is there really an answer? I have often been called to be a trainer. Presently I am employed as a lead systems engineer. When I train a new engineer, they often want to know all the answers.... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Listening without Judgement

Prejudgement is the most overlooked part of communications. Yet, whether we want to believe it or not, the truth is before a person even says one word, we judge them. You see, our past experiences influence the way we listen. The first damaging communication flaw is our vision. Immediately we judge... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 5, 2021

What Can We Learn from Leaves in a Swimming Pool?

Every pool owner must deal with leaves in their swimming pool. It may possibly be the number one maintenance issue for pool owners. So how do you deal with all the leaves? When I first moved into my present house. I had to learn how to maintain my pool. So I bought extra leaf nets. One for the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 28, 2021

What is the Secret to a Joyful Life ?

If you were to ask the average person if they knew the secret to a joyful life. You would be surprised that most of us don't know. Many of us have not asked ourselves this question. What is the answer? The answer to this question can be life-changing. You see, the answer to this question starts and... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 21, 2021

If You Want to Reach your Destination Never Put the Cart Before the Horse.

Many of us have heard this phrase. "You're putting the cart before the horse." Do you know what it means? If you know what it means, why don't you do it? I know I am guilty. Life is totally redundant. We don't realize why things don't happen for us. A history lesson about the first guy who put the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Sometimes Patience is the Fastest Route to your Destination.

If you live in an urban area, you know what it means to be stopped by traffic. Unfortunately, it is part of commuter life for workers everywhere. A year ago, my company transferred me about an hour away from my former location. When I began planning my route to the new location, I ensured that I had... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 7, 2021

What is the Olympic Idea ?

This year athletes from around the world gathered to represent their countries in sports. In the greatest sporting event competition ever created called the Olympics. Each country sends their best athletes to represent them in competition against the best athletes in the world. Let's look at the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Are You Happy?

When my father was alive, he would often call me up and ask me, " Are you, happy son." At the time, I did not really understand what he was talking about. I really thought he was just making conversation. Now that I look back, I realize that this 3-word question is another one of those most... 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.