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We could all use a reality check from time to time. This is healthy on a daily basis. Just today I got caught up in thinking about all the things I have to do and all my problems. I could use a reminder that compared to most problems of the world, my problems are minuscule.

If you are reading this, then we both have a lot to be thankful for. We have been provided with luxuries and wealth far beyond the dreams of most people living just a few generations ago, and even beyond the dreams of many people living in the world today.

Living in the USA is wonderful. We have our problems. Still, we live in one of the best countries in the world. For people reading this in other countries, you need a computer and Internet access to read this. Only 20% of the world’s population has access to the Internet, so you are already in the top 20%. A quarter of the world’s population lives without electricity. Imagine that! (more…)

Why do I keep hearing the same message from all different sources?

I recently read the book “Chasing Daylight” by Eugene O’Kelly. The book was written by the CEO of a large accounting firm. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and found that he had several large brain tumors. By the time that the cancer was discovered, it was already so far advanced that nothing could be done about it. He was told that he had three months to live. He decided to write this book about what he was going through in the few months before his death.

Normally, this type of book would not appeal to me, but it was recommended by a friend. I read several reviews also, and the book seemed interesting. The book was inspirational in the sense that (more…)