Born of Fire
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1h0GsYT85lEGMnHNrtzBFX At no time in human history is the following phrase more apropos: No man is an island.John Donne, 17th century English poet It may take a special person to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps and make a name for themselves, but those people rarely make great superheroes. Real superheroes are always focused …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SP2eV5yXC4t0SGzXrn8yJ It would seem to be an easy thing to talk about the good things that are happening, but many times, it is a struggle. Facing the complexities of a world in conflict, it is very easy to be dragged into negative thinking and fear, and think that it is worthless to pursue good. Good, …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oyxbnxjPnwylYLcHoJEIx In this episode, we look at a number of stories of people who apply their passions to the situations they are experiencing, and by doing so are able to do good for their family, friends and their community. If you are wanting to do something but are not sure what or how, start with …
Continue reading "Perpetual Good – Episode 3: Celebrating Good"
The view at the end of a very tough hike... Felt very good, once it was all done Put 5 people in a room and ask them to define anything, and you are likely to get 5 different answers to the question. Defining the concept of Good is no different, but there are some things …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/52OcfLFfoO7p7qzm5nBZth Original picture from @and_rew_and_you When all that seems to be published is gloom and doom and bad news, hearing something good can be a breath of fresh air. But if it stays as just something we hear, it can last just as long as that breath. I have seen evidence of more good in …
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2020-08-15T12:00:00 days hours minutes secondsuntilPerpetual Good Podcast It has been a little while since I posted... June, to be exact. That doesn't mean I have been slacking off. Far from it. These last few months have been very busy working on what's next. I have spent a lot of the time in front of microphones, …
I was in Junior High. Fear, embarrassment, and shyness gave way to courage, as I approached my friend's house... I was going to ask her to be my girlfriend. I fumbled through my words, yet her responses tore through me like gunshots. NoIt's not because you're black... I was in high school. Hanging out with …
Today is a special day for me. It is a hard one, but also one filled with memories, encouragement, inspiration and hope. It is my sister, Michelle's birthday. The reason it is hard is that Michelle never lived to see this day. She fought a hard battle with cancer, and beat it, but not in …
As we have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, I have heard on many occasions people comparing this to the Spanish Flu of 1918. From how the disease spread to how people reacted to the situation, everything seems to be similar. For me, however, history doesn't have to go back that far. I only have …
I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I have great kids. Recently I was listening to a comedian who talked about "those parents" who want to call you every time their child does something. "Hey Kenneth! Billy just took his first steps!" To the recipient of those calls, texts, DM's and such, many …