Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Monday, January 2, 2023

New Year New Opportunity for Improvement.

As I leave 2012, I am hurt by my loved ones who passed away. And disgust for all the things I failed to accomplish. 2012 marks the loss of my oldest aunt, one of my beloved cousins, and one of my favorite coworkers who died in the prime of his life. Irreplaceable is the word that comes to mind. My... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Christmas With Family is a True Blessing.

I was blessed to visit my Mom on a great day this December 2022. Christmas eve. Her birthdate. Christmas week was incredible. It is hard to describe the joy I receive when I visit my Mom. That in itself is a blessing at this stage in my Life. Many times simple things hold enormous value; we are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Christmas With Family is a True Blessing.

I was blessed to visit my Mom on a great day this December 2022. Christmas eve. Her birthdate. And also on Christmas week. It is hard to describe the joy I receive when I visit my Mom. That in itself is a blessing at this stage in my Life. Many times simple things hold enormous value; we are totally... 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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