Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Compromise the Doorway to Peace and Happiness

Compromise is probably one of the most essential requirements in a relationship. However, its power is often overlooked. Maybe it's just me, but society has designated this word as dangerous. I will celebrate my 28th wedding anniversary this month. One secret to our long, loving relationship is our... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

How Did We Accumulate All these Pictures.

I have always loved to take pictures, and my family instilled this habit in me. However, the problem with taking lots of photos is that they multiply like rabbits. I literally have tons of photos of events, such as the births of your children and your family and friends' children, graduations,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Finding Something Special On Every Trip We Make.

My present job as a Bus Attendant/Van driver requires me to take the same two-way, heavy traffic-laden trip twice daily from Laplata, MD, to Annandale, VA. On one rainy day last week, I felt bored and rundown. The traffic was miserable, and my spirits were low. Suddenly, I was uplifted by a view I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Hallelujah Weekend

I have been waiting to see my fellow Americans protest the injustice of our present Presidential policies. I prayed that we would all stand up and say this is wrong. Now, I see peaceful protests regularly. This weekend, the Hands-Off protest occurred in about 40 cities in various states, totaling... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 7, 2025

The Most Important Element of Achievement

The other day, I was listening to Steve Harvey, a comedian. He is well-known for Family Feud and the Kings of Comedy. However, this famous comedian also has another side: He strongly believes in God. At the beginning or the end of his morning radio show he shares pieces of wisdom with his audience.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Another Happy Friday

At this stage of my life, I believe one should strive to be happy every day, especially on Fridays. I titled my blog Lessons Learned from Living to focus on what I learned. Every day, I strive to learn something new. One of my best lessons is that every day is a blessing. Even when we have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 31, 2025

The Power of Speaking Your thoughts into Existence.

Earlier this month, I wrote about my love for Music. The Seasoned Saints Choir was asked to sing this past Sunday. We practiced last Saturday and sang on Sunday. It is crazy how life works out sometimes. The seasoned saints choir is comprised of our church's senior citizens, but everyone is welcome... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Purpose the Key to A Truly Fulfilling Life

How long does it take to realize your purpose in life? This is an often overlooked question. My interpretation of the word "purpose" is what I was put on earth to accomplish. To quote a song that I love, " I know what I am here for." Life is simple, yet we often complicate it. Often, we confuse... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Faith Can Get Us Through Any Situation

Today, we had a preacher from the millennial generation at church. The thing about life is that when you are older, you don't identify that well with the younger generation. Our preconceived expectations and our feeling that they don't have much experience in life. They don't often understand older... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Once Upon A Time Music Was My Life.

It is so interesting how your goals change. Most of my youth and mid-thirties were devoted to pursuing music, and I make no apologies for that part of my life. Every year I watch American Idol, I am amazed by the influence that music has on so many people's lives. My father was a gospel singer. He... Sign in to see full entry.

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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.

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