BFP Inspiration Moment: Share Your Sparkle

BFP Inspiration Moment: Share Your Sparkle

Holiday decorations aren’t the only things that sparkle. You do, too! Yes, you! When you give your best effort, you sparkle. When you reach out to help someone else, you sparkle. When you maintain a positive attitude through difficult times, you sparkle. When...
BFP Inspiration Moment on Perpetual Gratitude

BFP Inspiration Moment on Perpetual Gratitude

With our national Thanksgiving holiday this week, there is a lot of emphasis right now on gratitude. I like the idea of perpetual gratitude expressed by Thoreau in this week’s inspiration. Sure, it’s great to be thankful for family, food and shelter as we...
BFP Moment on Taking the First Step

BFP Moment on Taking the First Step

It’s often so hard taking the first step. Especially when you can’t see the whole path ahead of you. Where does it go? Where does it end? This applies to so many personal journeys. The first day you live on your own. The first day you choose not to smoke....
BFP Inspiration Moment on the Beauty of the Autumn Dying

BFP Inspiration Moment on the Beauty of the Autumn Dying

I am fortunate to live near a golf course; it’s a great place to walk. Last week, I stopped along the cart path to take a few photos of the brush. I found it to be so beautiful, even though the plants were dying or even already dead. One of those photos is...
BFP Inspiration Moment: Rise Above the Fray

BFP Inspiration Moment: Rise Above the Fray

“Will you choose to rise above the fray?” This challenge was offered by a speaker at last month’s Ohio Diversity and Leadership Conference. Not only is it appropriate for leaders but, also, for all of us as we wind down this highly charged election...
BFP Inspiration Moment on The Little Things

BFP Inspiration Moment on The Little Things

How often do you notice the little things? Walking around the lake a couple weeks ago, I noticed this bee working hard, very focused on the flower. Most of us would typically think of bees and dandelions as pests, but they’re so pretty paired together. Of...