“Remember the Why.”

So many times in life we just go on autopilot. and when we come upon hard things, it can bring us down, cause frustration, affect relationships, and everything else in our life. Step back and remember the why, the purpose, what got you started and where you want to go. - Shari

"A great book begins with an idea; a great life, with a determination."

-Louis L’amour

His books introduced me in the all the ways you could be a good man.

I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again

- James Taylor Fire & Rain

Whenever I hear this song, I remember my Grandfather. When I was with him, it felt like sunny days would never end.

“Positivity”

I like to look at the glass as half full. Positivity has gotten me through so many tough times. - Penny

“Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.”

I’ve had many wonderful adventures in many wonderful places. Smiling about the memories makes them last longer and seem more special. - Linda

“There’s power in anger, but love’s a bigger banger.”

It’s easy to have anger in your head and heart… but love is SO much stronger when you lean into it. Don’t let anger overtake who you are. - Jenny

“Music could ache and hurt, that beautiful music was a place a suffering man could hide.” - Pat Conroy Beach Music

Growing up I found it was easy to hide in his words and stories. I strive to create the same opportunities when I write.

 “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith.” - 1 Timothy 6:11-12a

My goal is to be a man of God, always fighting the good fight of faith.

“People can’t eat you, don’t be afraid to talk to them.”

My Dad taught me this. It’s my inspiration to strike up a conversation with an absolute stranger every day and do my job. Words I survive and live by. - Jim