Month: March 2019

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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOUR SMILE

Chuck Lee

My daughter sent me a beautifulpoem about a smileby an anonymous author.This is my version of it.YOUR SMILE HAS POWERA smile is a free giftyou can give someone.It costs nothing but gives much.It enriches those who receive itwithout making those who give it poor.It is often briefly given,but the memory of itsometimes lasts a lifetime.None are so richthat they can get along without it,and none are so poorthat they cannot be made rich by it.A smile cannot be bought, borrowed or stolen,for it has no valueuntil it is given away.Some people are too tired or thoughtlessto give you a smile,so give … Continue reading NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOUR SMILE

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BELIEVE IT OR NOT YOU ARE A CREATIVE PERSON

Chuck Lee

Many people refuse to believe it, but everyone has creativeness within them. Unfortunately, when people think about creativity, they think that it’s something only great artists have, like Michelangelo, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt, or great innovators like Walt Disney or Steve Jobs. These individuals are the exceptions. It’s true that they have something special that most people don’t have. However, creativity as a broad concept isn’t limited to great artists or revolutionary thinkers. Creativity simply asks individuals to use their imagination to solve problems, discover fresh ways of viewing or expressing something, or create something with their hands. If you … Continue reading BELIEVE IT OR NOT YOU ARE A CREATIVE PERSON

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THE LION KING SAYS A LOT ABOUT LIFE

Chuck Lee

The Lion Kinghas been on my bucket listfor a long, long time.Good news.Tomorrow we go to Sarasotato enjoy the stage production.At long last.What a thrill it will be.The Lion Kingsays so much about Family Relationships,about Social Class,about Moral Principlesabout Good Triumphing Over Evil.It’s one of the good ones out there.I still have many more itemson my bucket list,but what a joy it will beto cross this one offand live with the memories. Continue reading THE LION KING SAYS A LOT ABOUT LIFE

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EVERYONE NEEDS A LESSON IN HUMILITY

Chuck Lee

One day when I was youngand being a bit prideful,my father, a wise man,said to me,”Get a bucket of waterand fill it with water.”I did as he said.”Now, I want you to try something,”he said.”Put your arm in the bucket of water,then pull your arm out.If there’s a hole in the water,where your arm was,that means you’re indispensable.If there is no hole,that means you’re dispensable.I did as he said, and when I pulled my arm out of the water there was no hole.My wise father said,“No matter how importantyou think you are,the world can function without you.Always be humble, but … Continue reading EVERYONE NEEDS A LESSON IN HUMILITY

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DON’T GET STUCK ON ONE PAGE IN LIFE

Chuck Lee

Almost everyone reaches a point in their lifewhen they feel stuck, stagnated, in a slump, out of sorts.They don’t have the energyor the interestto turn the pagein their book of Lifeand discover what’s ahead.Yet, there’s so much leftin their book,so many exciting chapters.There’s still time to turn the page.Colonel Sanders was 62 when he turned the page.Ray Croc was 52 whenhe discovered that McDonald’s was on the next page.Radha Daga was 73whe she started Triguni Foods.Susan Boyle tuned the page andbecame a successful singer at age 48.Grandma Moses was 78when she turned the page and started painting.There are many other similar stories.If you’re stuck have the … Continue reading DON’T GET STUCK ON ONE PAGE IN LIFE

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COLOR CAN AFFECT YOUR MOOD, FEELINGS, AND BEHAVIOR

Chuck Lee

According to color theorists, artists,designers, and marketers, among others,how you feel may be a reactionto the colors around youincluding the colors of your clothing.Professionals who work with colorsbelieve that colors affectmoods, feelings, and behaviors.Whereas colors affect people differently,there are some color effectsthat seem to have universal meanings.Here’s how people tend to respondto the basic primary colors,Red, Yellow, and Blue,which ae the source of all other colors.REDRed is often described aswarm, vibrant, and intense.It can be exciting, even aggressive.It evokes feelings of love and comfort.It’s often used and worn to grab attention.(Alert! Red can make a person look heavier.)Too much of … Continue reading COLOR CAN AFFECT YOUR MOOD, FEELINGS, AND BEHAVIOR

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ACCOMPLISH BIG THINGS A FEW MINUTES AT A TIME

Chuck Lee

Author, musician, and educator, John Erskine, was fourteen when he learned a valuable lesson about life. His piano teacher asked him, “John, how many times a week do you practice and for how long?” John replied that he tried to practice an hour each day . His teacher said, “Well, don’t do that. When you grow up, time won’t come in large chunks of time. Practice in minutes, whenever you can find time, before school, after lunch, after school, between chores. Spread your practices throughout the day and music will become part of your life.” John followed his teacher’s advice … Continue reading ACCOMPLISH BIG THINGS A FEW MINUTES AT A TIME

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SEVEN QUALITIES OF PEOPLE WHO SUCCEED IN LIFE

Chuck Lee

Everyone seems to have their own definition of success. Yet, based on studies of people who are considered to have succeeded in life, successful people appear to have certain qualities in common. Here are seven qualities successful people have. They have a winning attitude. They are able to give their best at what they do because they expect the best of themselves. Their outlook is optimistic. The feel positive and confident about what they can accomplish. Martin Luther King, Jr., once said, ”If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk If you can’t walk, then crawl. … Continue reading SEVEN QUALITIES OF PEOPLE WHO SUCCEED IN LIFE

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THREE KEY WORDS THAT DEFINE A FIRST-CLASS RELATIONSHIP

Chuck Lee

Blue-ribbon, first-class relationships don’t just happen. They require attention. Here are three words that are always a part of every effective relationship. People often give lip-service to these three words, but living them is a different story. If nothing else, they’re good reminders. LOVE Anyone can say, “I love you.” But saying it isn’t enough. ACTIVE LOVE is the foundation of a rock-solid relationship, showing the other person on a REGULAR BASIS that you love her/him. Love is never, ever taken for granted. You make a CONSISTENT EFFORT to SHOW your love by doing all the little things that DEMONSTRATE … Continue reading THREE KEY WORDS THAT DEFINE A FIRST-CLASS RELATIONSHIP