I was recently asked if I would consider commenting on the new Supreme Court decision about same-sex marriage and my comment was so short that it caused a bit of confusion for many. It was quite simply, “I choose Love”.

You see my friends, I figured out quite a while ago that God created this thing called “Free Will” many eons ago and in a world where this “Free-Will” exist people should have the freedom to do what they “will” and “freely” say whatever they want to say as long as it does not cause harm to another.

If we ever put our faith and stock in men and women to always believe and do as we do, we’re setting ourselves up for huge disappointment and ultimate self-annihilation and destruction from the inside out.

Simply put: To force ones beliefs, values, opinions or “will” upon another has proven over-and-over again to be the true unfruitful catalyst behind all wars. Moreover, it produces hate and a deep-seeded resentment among opposing groups and factions that eventually succeeds in driving us apart, and division and isolation are both war tactics that can ultimately lead to the defeat and extermination of us all.

So to this I say, in spite of the choices made and sentiments conveyed I choose NOT to cast my stone. I choose to model “Love” for you despite what you say or what you do for that’s what I’m commanded to do. If you choose to say the same, don’t expect to win any new friends for this is a position that is both unpopular and unfavorable, but sometimes an unarmed position of “Love” can be that way.

So I’m signing off as, “Still trying to Make it GREAT despite the hate and the debate.”

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Did you know that the most dangerous intersection in the world has claimed more victims than all the other intersections combined yet it still remains without a signal light or stop sign? You may find this hard to believe but it’s true.

So, what is this intersection that has remained uncontrolled in spite of its infamous record of collision and confusion you may ask? Well, it’s the intersection where our expectations crosses and encounters reality.

Yes my friends many of us tend to enter situations and circumstances in our life with expectations of one thing only to find that the reality is completely another. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in marriage and relationships where one person is expecting certain actions and behaviors from another and vise-versa. Then slowly overtime both people may start to become frustrated, irritated and exasperated and may then start to look for an exit strategy which may include moving on to another relationship only to find over time that the results are the same.

To this I say there is an answer. This life has taught me that expectations and reality can better merge when advanced expectations are heard and observed. That’s right my friends, in this instance an ounce of prevention is surely worth a pound of cure. So, in any situation or circumstance in advance we must be sure to make our expectations heard so reality can better merge.

This is indeed a little breadcrumb that can help us all make better decisions and reduce future collisions. Let’s Make it GREAT!!!

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Was blindsided this Magnificent-Monday-Morning by an old temptation and had to turn and flee. That’s right my friends, I’m not afraid to run away every-now-and-then and I’m sure that I’m not alone. So my prayer for all who qualify as imperfect today is, “Lord, keep us on the ‘Straight-and-Narrow’ because we tend to drift to the “Crooked-and-Wide’”.

This “life” thing has taught me that the best way to build credibility and connection with others in any capacity is transparency. Details aren’t always necessary but expression of the presence and existence of weakness or flaws in a man or woman allows realistic identification in others.

So, no matter what picture many try to paint of themselves from a podium, platform or pedestal, we’re NOT all perfect. In fact, no “Perfect” people are allowed in the most meaningful crowd so don’t be afraid to say it loud. I’ll go first, “I’M NOT PERFECT!!!” but I’m perfect for this journey called “life”. So, dare to join me on the journey of striving daily for perfection in an imperfect world.

Let’s Make it GREAT!!! Getting better every day. 😉

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Feeling the pressure of a little adversity lately? Well, I’ve found that a little adversity every now-and-then gives us a chance to build up our resilience muscles.

Just think of it like being given a vaccine. When given a vaccination we receive an injection of a little bit of the virus that we’re trying to prevent and in turn our bodies are able to build up an immunity.

The same exist for adversity. A little adversity helps us to build up a tolerance and resilience so that we can better handle adversity in the future.

So, understanding the meaning of vaccining can actually give adversity a whole new meaning.

Simply put: Embracing your vaccination just might help your situation. Let’s Make it GREAT!!!

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I’ve been doing that “thinking” thing again lately and I’ve come up with a new “Cedricism” (As someone once called it.) and here it is: “You can’t talk a chicken into laying eggs, you just have to wait until it makes up its own mind.”

That’s right folks no matter what you say or how loud you say it, that chicken is not going to cooperate until it’s ready. Did you know that the same exist for us humans too? Yes, it’s extremely important that we realize and recognize that no matter what we do, we simply can’t change a person that’s not ready and willing to change.

There’s an old adage that says, “A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” which simply means coercing and forcing someone to change doesn’t really change them. All the love in this great world of ours is not enough to compel the unwilling to take a different course of positive action.

So, I encourage you NOT to waste and spend your time over the years begging and pleading for a friend or foe or loved one to change. Our time should be invested in other productive things until the change is welcomed by the one who needs it most. This is when “real change” can happen.

So until then, continue to love on that “chicken” from a safe distance until it’s ready to lay those eggs, then step in and offer your support. Besides, eggs taste so much better when they’re laid with love.

So, why did the chicken cross the road? Because his family kept telling him to change, but he wasn’t ready. LOL…

Let’s Make it GREAT!

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