Independence Day
As I walk around on this American holiday, a few things to remember:
Freedom isn’t free nor is it comfortable.
Keep fighting :-).
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“Good” News
It’s “Good” Friday
I am not a Christian man, nor do I play one on TV.
I grew up in a family that was, and as such, some of the things bleed through every once in a while. Today is “Good Friday,” a day that commemorates the death of Jesus.
Yes, for those who aren’t religious, this is a cause of celebration in the Christian community.
The reason they celebrate Good Friday is that even though Jesus died that day, it sets up the events that lead to his “resurrection” three days later.
It’s the “big pain” on the way to salvation, baby.
Let’s double back and throw that back into our own lives, then. What trial lies in front of us, one that may be painful at first, that will lead to significant success? What are we willing to sacrifice, knowing that it’s coming, to get there?
Worth pondering, I think.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MLK Day isn’t a day of rest.
Spend ten minutes today planning your next step in reducing:
- Poverty
- Racism
- War
- Greed
Make it actionable. Reach out; I’ll try to match it 🙂 [adam@theadamthomas.com]
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Merry Christmas – Just Reflect
Great day to breathe
I hope that you and your loved ones enjoy the calmness of the day.
Whether you celebrate it or not, there is an opportunity to reflect.
The new year starts in a week, are you ready?
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Happy Thanksgiving – 2017
Happy Thanksgiving
This post is pretty simple.
Take a moment, and look around.
Your family and friends could use a “thank you.” Not just a general one, either. Think about something they’ve done and let them know, in three sentences, what you are thankful for.
Then, when you have a moment, thank yourself. You’ve gotten this far, and regardless of the trials that this year has shown you, you got this far.
Being “better” can wait until tomorrow.
Today, just appreciate who you are.
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Happy Labor Day
What is Labor Day?
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Why does it matter?
I believe the worker is the backbone of the country. This holiday is an accurate representation of “We the People.” It affects most of us.
What is your takeaway?
Eye contact and warm words mean a lot. Then do this every day :-). Whenever you see someone working today, take a moment to say thank you.
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Happy July 4th
Independence Day
As I walk around on this American holiday, it makes me think why can’t every day be independence day?
Freedom.
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Martin Luther King Jr 2017
Truth and Justice
Often, we get one dimension of humanities greatest minds. It’s just enough to hook us in, however, if we let it, it can become a line item on a checklist.
Martin Luther King’s one dimension is the I have a dream speech.
He was much more than that. Read this
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Merry Christmas
Enjoy the Break
More than likely, today, I find myself opening presents, talking about old stories, and hopefully settling into some basketball.
I’ve given a few away today and with that I wonder why is today so special?
Giving gifts is something we can do all year long, we don’t need a tree to bring a smile to someone’s face and give them a warm feeling.
It doesn’t have to be expensive or even based on money. Two of my favorite things about today have nothing to do with what happens next to the tree, rather, what we enable because of it. We all slow down and get to enjoy each other.
So, wherever you are, Merry Christmas, and enjoy the time with those around you.
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Happy Labor Day
Enjoy.
This holiday is for the working person to kick their feet up and relax.
If you can, don’t worry about everything else, it isn’t going anywhere.
Our time is valuable, and relaxing among family and friends is a great use of it. Resist the urge to open an email and even social media if you can.
In fact, turn this off (thanks for reading).
Happy Labor Day!
From the desk of Adam Thomas 