Well, today I got totally RAK’d at the Juice Shack and it totally reminded me of one of my old phrases, “Got MILK?”. Ok, let me explain:

I finished up my workout at the gym today and was feeling famished so after a quick shower, I walked over to the juice bar that’s conveniently located in the foyer area of the gym to get my first-ever healthy smoothie from them. A casual conversation ensued with the attendant on duty named Christa who had a very welcoming smile and kind personality and demeanor to match.

Being a first-timer at her booth, I needed a little help in determining what would be a good fit for me and she did not disappoint as she quickly pointed out several choices that peaked my interest. An anonymous gentleman stood patiently at the counter waiting for us to sort-out the choices. After settling on a Hawaiian Blast, I suddenly realized that I had left my wallet in my car, so I advised Christa that I would be right back. She flashed that contagious smile and said, “Ok, I’ll have it ready for you when you get back.”

So I ran out the door to retrieve my wallet and returned to the juice counter and received a surprise that was totally unexpected. “Hey, did you know that guy that was just here at the counter?” she asked. “No I didn’t. Why?” I responded. “Well, because he just paid for your smoothie.” She said. “What? He did? Wow, that was awesome! Usually I’m the one that’s doing stuff like that, now it’s come around full circle. I love it when that happens.” I said.

I then looked over at another guy who had just approached the counter and caught the tail-end of our conversation. “Well, I guess I’m just going to have to pay-it-forward to you my new friend.” I said. He smiled and expressed his gratitude as we all shared a good, hardy laugh together. Then we shared a few more niceties and wished each other a great day as we went on our way.

I’d be totally lying if I said that I don’t live for these casual encounters when normal, everyday, ordinary people reach out and engage in a totally spontaneous Random Act of Kindness (RAK). It’s events like this that reminds me of one of my old phrases “Got MILK?” Motivation-Inspiration-Love-Kindness. Well, on this day, my new friend who remains anonymous certainly had a bit of that good-ole’ MILK.

Don’t miss your opportunities to spread a little MILK around to your fellowman when you can. This action can definitely lead us all to Making it GREAT! “Thank You Anonymous Dude!!! I paid it forward!!!”

AWESOME DAY!!!

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I was hanging out in the Hollywood Hills of Southern California the other day at the world famous Griffith Observatory with my favorite little 10-year-old and I had one of what I call my “Hallelujah Moments of Clarity” that I think you may find some interest or value in.

While touring the facility we were able to gaze at the infinite universe and marvel at the awe-inspiring wonder that it holds. Then I was reminded by our tour guide that when we look up to the skies everything we see has already happened. That’s right friends, everything we see when we look up has already happened and is in the past because light has to travel extremely long distances to reach our eyes for us to see objects in space.

Then it happened, my “Hallelujah Moment of Clarity”. Here it goes: If everything we see is made possible by the reflection of light, then everything we see when our eyes are open is actually the past. No matter near or far away, what we see with our eyes open is a delay of what used to be. Hmmm… I know this is pretty deep for some of you, but get out your scuba-gear because it gets a little bit deeper.

It now seems clear to me that if opening our eyes gives us a view of the past, then closing our eyes is where we can get our glimpse of the future. That’s right folks, closing our eyes allows for us to construct visions of what we want to see and be when we have them open. Hmmm… Simply put, the past that we see when our eyes are open can be constructed by the visions we create when our eyes are closed. Now that’s deeeeep… 🙂

I must admit that I didn’t expect to walk away from a 5th-Grade field trip with such an epiphany, but this is yet another example of what you can see and hear if you just pay attention to what’s happening around you.

So I have a new phrase now: Closing your eyes to meditate can take you from “good” to Making it GREAT! LOL
Let’s choose to Make it GREAT!!!

GREAT DAY!!!

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“Cedric, you sure talk a lot about finding your Passion and serving it up to the world. I have no clue about my passion or my area of God-given talent and gifts. Do you have any quick tips on how I can find out what it is?” If I had a dime for every time this question is thrown at me, I would be a very wealthy man. 🙂

Well, the simple answer to this question is “Yes”. Yes I do have a few simple tips that can put you on the path to discovering or even re-discovering that “Passion” thing of yours and also identifying those unique talents and gifts that are nestled inside of you itching to be leveraged for the benefit of others.

For starters, think about what is that thing that you can do all day every day without pay while times slips away?

What is that thing that you appear to have a knack for and seems to come easy for you but may be a bit challenging for others?

What is that thing that you do that others may oftentimes compliment you on?

What is that thing that makes you come alive and brings a big smile to your face when you think about it and time appears to speed up when you’re doing it?

Finally, what is that thing or activity that unlocks the box of where your inner-most feelings of joy and fulfillment reside?

Answering these questions can definitely put you on the path to unearthing those special gifts, talents and passions you possess. So if you’re still in limbo about what makes you special, your homework for life is to discover it, uncover it and help your sister and brother with it. The world needs you now more than ever to step into your greatness so you can then in-turn help them to Make it Great!

Now get-on out there and Make it GREAT!!!

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“If I built a house like that I would never sell it.” was the statement one of my group-home boys made after seeing this picture of the place my wife and I built for our family and used to call “home”. I smiled at him and then gently told him, “If genuine Joy is what you seek, then the M&M’s of life will never be enough, because the genuine joy is never found in the stuff.”

As expected, he looked at me with a puzzled scowl on his face and said, “What?” I then explained to him that Money and Material things (M&M’s) will never be enough because genuine joy and satisfaction is never found in “stuff”.

Yes my friends, we can never obtain and sustain genuine joy from what we “receive or achieve”, it’s ONLY made possible from what we “give & how we live”. So the money, job promotions, fancy clothes, fine homes and cars can only get you so far, but the ever-elusive joy is an inside-out job obtained only by giving and purposeful living.

My little group-home buddy struggled with this one a bit but I think a seed of warning has been planted that may one day be instrumental in giving him what he seeks and desires most.

So, a good question for you today is, “Are you giving or getting more these days?” Hmmm… Please don’t answer this question here, just make sure you’re crystal clear. Don’t be surprised if that special Toy falls short of bringing the genuine Joy. Just Fyi… 🙂

This little breadcrumb of truth just might lead you to Making it GREAT!

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My Sunday prayer for those who dare.

May God continue to give us the knowledge and strength to knock down those closed doors in our lives and the wisdom and discernment to know which ones to leave closed and move on. Some obstacles in our lives aren’t actually obstacles at all, they’re guardrails.

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