So I pull into the local Jack-in-the-Box drive-thru this morning and I hear a familiar female voice saying these words, “Good morning Cedric, let me guess, you’ll have one sausage, egg and cheese sandwich and two ham and cheese sandwiches, right?” And of course I smiled at the speaker box and said, “Thanks Delta, you’re always on your game.”

I pulled on around to the window and then heard these words.  “Oh, a blonde lady pulled up after you last week and said that she wanted to pay for your next meal.”  “WHAT!  Are you serious?  What was her name?” I asked, but she couldn’t remember.  Hmmm…  Now I’m on the hunt to see who’s spreading random acts of kindness.

As much as I try to be spontaneous in life I must admit that there are still many things that are routine about my day.  One thing for sure is I am routinely looking for opportunities to engage in random acts of kindness.

Twice a week I pull into the Jack-in-the-box drive-thru in the morning after dropping my kids off at school and I order a sandwich for me and two extra sandwiches for others.  One is for the local school crossing guard and the other is usually for the neighborhood foster kid that walks to school frequently without eating breakfast.  Smiles and “Thank You’s” from the recipients are commonplace and I always respond with, “Don’t pay it back, pay it forward.”  Well, I guess someone decided to “Pay it forward” to me this morning and I want to take this opportunity to issue a public, heartfelt “Thank You” to that unknown, blonde, kind citizen.

I shared this story with you today in hopes that it will stimulate the creative juices in you in the days ahead.  Question:  Do you make random acts of kindness routine?  How are you choosing to bring a smile to others during the day and show them that you care and that they matter?  Are you celebrated when others see you coming are just tolerated?  Hmmm…  A few days ago the crossing guard told me that every time he sees my truck he starts to salivate. LOL…  We got a good laugh out of that one.

I have many different types of random acts of kindness that have now become routine over the years, but that doesn’t make me special.  That just makes me an attentive, intentional human being.  I invite you to join me on a journey of daily intentionality and dare to make random acts of kindness routine in an effort to make other peoples day GREAT.  And, in the process you just might find that you’re making your own day GREAT!

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So here we meet again old friend.  The infamous stand-off and stare-down.  Once again your unexpected visit emerges to test my resolve and with conviction and complete confidence I can truly say that once again I am ready for the challenge.

Yes, I may have stumbled and struggled to overcome you Mr. Adversity in the not-so-distant past, but I’m getting better and better with each swing of the bat.  So, BRING IT ON!” I say for I know that this is the part where I have the opportunity to get better today than I was yesterday.  You are indeed a formidable foe but without you Greatness would never be possible.

So, dare to join me in my quest today to make this “good” life GREAT!

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Your giving of the 5T’s can lead to a Terrific life of Triumph.  Your Time, Talents, Treasures, Tears and your unique Testimony.

Your willingness to share these elements on a regular basis can make a HUGE difference in the lives of others around the globe.

So what are you waiting for?  If you’re in need of a formal invitation consider this as it.  Let’s man-up and woman-up and make our mark and make a difference as we continue in our efforts to make it GREAT!  GREAT WEEK !!!

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I created this Valentines Day card for my bride and I had one leftover so I thought  I would give it to you.  Actually, studies show that keeping your partners emotional and physical needs a priority is one of the key ingredients to making the marriage formula work long term.

I haven’t always known this secret, but not long ago it was revealed to me and now I’m a firm believer in its power.  Yes these types of acts should not be reserved just for Valentines Day, they should be year-round.   So, what does your special someone like?  Hmmm…   No need to answer here, I just want to make sure it’s clear.

Just thought I’d pass along this breadcrumb of wisdom so you can make those relationships GREAT!

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It is with a heavy heart that I reluctantly inform you today that in the battle between the graveyards and cemeteries and those who would manifest and live-out the full potential of their talents, gifts, goals and dreams, the graveyards and cemeteries are winning.  In fact, their not just winning, their decimating the competition.

Yes my friends the graveyards and cemeteries are gobbling up thousands of people per day around the globe that still have their full potential lodged dormant inside of them.  It’s as if many are walking to the gates of death and checking their backpacks at the door with an overwhelming amount of treasure still in them and the gate-keeper yells, “HEY GUYS, WE GOT ANOTHER ONE!  Just toss your backpack over there with the rest and come on in.”  I can only imagine the look on the face of our Creator as so many enter with unused gifts and untapped talents.

But take heart today my friends, for if you’re in eye-shot of reading this post today, you still have time to change your outcome.  You still have time to take yourself off the list of those who didn’t quite get it done.  You still have a chance to squeeze the juice out of your existence, but you have to act now.  You have to start today and make the commitment that when you die your talents and gifts will not only have been used, but exhausted and depleted to the point of rendering your body totally useless and void of any further contributions.  Yes, this is absolutely your sole responsibility and duty if you want to be the most effective “You” you can be this side of the universe.

So, what are you prepared to do?   What are you waiting for?  Time is indeed of the essence my friend and every second counts for you or against you.  So, unearth those unique talents and gifts and get on your way to emptying that backpack and making it GREAT!

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