How do I have faith? A friend recently asked that question. I stuttered around for a simple answer on the concept of faith. It is a knowingness, based on our past experiences of walking through the fires of life, that I will come through the flames. As I will walk out on the other side [...]

This simple, yet meaningful phrase is heard more and more in conversations. It is used in reference to a situation, set of circumstances or individual actions and feelings. What does it mean to you? For me, it is a complex mix of ideas, feelings, thoughts, attitudes, people, factors or conditions – like a sea of [...]

Some people are like sunshine, they leave a trail of light, warmth and happiness wherever they go. Even when they have left a room, their energy is still felt as a warm glow and pleasant memory – putting a smile or silly grin on your face by just remembering the time shared with them.

As I walked toward the meeting room, I could hear the noise – a buzz of light, cheery, talking and laughing, as if everyone was having a good time. As I approached the door I could hear the music. It sounded like a fun party.

Elephants – a huge greyish mammal with flapping ears, ivory tusks, a swiveling trunk, and pillar like legs. These creatures can weigh as much as six tons and stand 10 feet high at the shoulder. Elephants cry, play, grieve, laugh, are sensitive, have incredible memory, recognize and greet another elephant who has been away from [...]