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April 1, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

You are important. Your life experiences are unique; and, the lessons you’ve learned from your experiences are invaluable. If by chance we meet, I want to hear all about the lessons you learned.

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March 31, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

Why is it that our neighborhoods have turned into multiple silos? We may not know the names of the people who live next to us. We hide within the walls of our silos venturing out to work, shop, or eat. It’s time to break down the walls and connect with those in our proximity. It takes courage to reach out and introduce one’s self. You never know, you may find a new friend.

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March 30, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

Bumps and bruises, scrapes and scars, we all get them either figuratively or literally. Each time we bounce back we become a tad stronger, a bit more resilient. In many ways, they have become our teachers.

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March 29, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

I’ve met people who think they’re always right. I’ve never met someone who was always right. When we encounter differences of opinion they can become opportunities to learn. Do you dare learn from someone different from you?

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March 28, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

Things I learned growing up in my poor family:

1. 1. I had a place called home.
  2. I never felt poor.
  3. I knew I belonged.
  4. There was always enough to eat and share with anyone who visited.
  5. I learned to work hard.
  6. I learned I didn’t need lots of stuff.

Thanks Mom and Dad – always grateful

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March 28, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

When you and those you love are the happiest, what is happening? Why not do it again and again?

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March 27, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

4 Things I avoid as much as possible:

I avoid poor mouthing, negative people.
I avoid people who are perpetually angry.
I avoid people who can’t lighten up and enjoy life.
I avoid people who don’t have a happy bone in their bodies.

4 Things I want more of:

I want to be around people who enjoy life.
I want to be around people who laugh easily.
I want to be around people who have a song in their heart.
I want to be around people whose eyes sparkle with love.

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March 26, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

Feed your hope the way you feed your body. Hope propels us forward the way a healthy diet sustains our physical being.

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March 24, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

There’s a big difference between asking why and asking what. , One can ask, “Why are you supporting this candidate?” Or, one can ask, “What is it about this candidate that you like?” See the difference? The first way leads to confrontation. The second way leads to understanding.

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March 23, 2021 by Ray Calabrese

You will have doubters. You’ll have people who want you to play it safe. You’ll have people who’ll tell it’s not your time, wait. You can listen to these folks or you can listen to your heart.

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