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HOW TO FIND YOUR TREASURE: HERE’S WHERE IT IS

Chuck Lee

It’s in the mirror. Look closely at the image. The real treasure is YOU. You don’t have to search further. In the cemeteries is buried an enormous treasure of untapped potential—people who never realized their worth. How sad. Don’t be one of them. Dig into your potential and use it. It’s in the love you receive.Cherish the love you receive. To be loved is truly a treasure because love is patient, it’s kind, it always trusts, it always protects, it always perseveres, and it never fails. It’s in the present.The gift of time is a treasure. You have been blessed … Continue reading HOW TO FIND YOUR TREASURE: HERE’S WHERE IT IS

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SCHOOL HAS STARTED – HATS OFF TO ALL TEACHERS AND STAFF

Chuck Lee

Another school year has started. What a challenge for teachers, staff, school personnel, parents…..and students. Life has changed. School has changed. There’s so much to think about. Miss Prim’s class is one example. She has 26 children, one for each letter of the alphabet. Today meet Alphabet W: Wee Willie-Wom. What would you do if you had Willie? Wee Willie-Wom announced with much aplombFor Show ‘n Tell he brought a bomb.Oh, my! The worried children told Miss PrimWho went to Willie and confronted him.She said a bomb was against the lawAnd she’d have to give the police a call.But Willie … Continue reading SCHOOL HAS STARTED – HATS OFF TO ALL TEACHERS AND STAFF

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HOW TO OVERCOME LONELINESS: 5 EASY THINGS YOU CAN DO

Chuck Lee

According to the AARP, one third of the people over the age of 45 regularly experience loneliness. A study done at Brigham Young University found that loneliness increases death at a rate on par with smoking and twice as much as obesity. Other recent studies have noted that loneliness can impact how our immune system functions, damage sleep quality, and put us at risk of heart disease. So what can be done about loneliness? Here are 5 easy things you can do. Practice some self-kindness. Engage in some self-care. Don’t just sit and feel lonely. Give yourself a break. Actively … Continue reading HOW TO OVERCOME LONELINESS: 5 EASY THINGS YOU CAN DO

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DOES YOUR SELF-IMAGE NEED A TUNEUP? HERE’S 5 TUNEUP POINTS

Chuck Lee

Look in the mirror and say, “You know, I really admire and respect you. You have been through so much and just look at you. You’re still standing. You amaze me. That’s a major accomplishment” And then say to the image in the mirror, “You know what? I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I’m going to do everything I can to make you feel really special because that’s what you are…..special!” Thirdly say, “I want you to be strong. From this day forward I want you to have the courage to … Continue reading DOES YOUR SELF-IMAGE NEED A TUNEUP? HERE’S 5 TUNEUP POINTS

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HOW TO BE HAPPY IN AN UNHAPPY WORLD

Chuck Lee

1. Refuse to get caught up in the drama, the hatred, and the divisiveness of the world. It will have negative impact on your happiness, often in a subtle way.2. Choose to have people around you who are happy and upbeat and make you laugh. Happy people are infectious. Their happiness is catching. Avoid people who are unhappy and critical and stir negative feelings in you.3. Remind yourself that you are in charge of your own happiness No one else can do it for you. Enjoy the company of happy people but don’t expect them to be responsible for your … Continue reading HOW TO BE HAPPY IN AN UNHAPPY WORLD

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WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU? WINNING OR EFFORT?

Chuck Lee

Some say that winning is everything.But is it/Whereas it’s true that winning feels good,it’s not everything.Some say wanting to win is everything.But is it?Whereas wanting to win is important,it’s not everything.You see, when it comes to winning,effort is everything.Your effort is what’s important.Trying and refusing to give upis what counts.Effort is more important than winning.It tells you more about your character.Even when you don’t win,if you know you have tried your best,if you have given your best effort,you can feel satisfiedand proud of what you have done.You can’t always win,but you can always give your best effort.That’s victory in itself.That’s … Continue reading WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU? WINNING OR EFFORT?

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10 IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE YOU START YOUR DAY

Chuck Lee

Never wait for someone to light your fire. The spark you need is inside you. It’s up to you to ignite it. Others can invite you to become upset, but you choose whether or not to accept the invitation. Sometimes the unfortunate things that happen to you put you on the path to the best things that will happen to you. Be patient and be open to learning from the things that happen. When everything seems to be going against you, remember that anything that takes flight goes against the wind. In the midst of struggles, choose to soar. When … Continue reading 10 IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE YOU START YOUR DAY

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WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED DEATH?

Chuck Lee

Life is precious.It comes just once.That’s what makes it so special.We have but one chance at it.However, death often comes twice.The first time is when somethingdies within us while we yet live.This is the worst of the two deaths.It’s being alive but feeling dead.It’s living but feeling suffocated by lossand carrying the burden daily.The second death is physical..We will all experience a physical death.To everything there is a season…a time to be born and a time to die.Though we must all walk throughthe valley of the shadow of death,we need not fear the journey.Death is merely the passage we taketo … Continue reading WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED DEATH?

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WHAT IS LIFE? IS IT A GIFT?

Chuck Lee

The little boy said to his grandpa,”Grandpa, what is life?”Grandpa thought for a moment,went to his bedroom,and came back with a small box.He handed the box to his grandsonand said, “This is a gift box.I want you to have it.”His grandson took the box andwas surprised when he opened it.”It’s empty,” he said.”That’s right,” grandpa replied.”You see, everyone gets one free gift box. But there’s one problem.The box is empty.And when people get their gift boxmany do what you just did.They’re surprised and disappointedthat their gift box is empty.They simply don’t know what to dowith an empty box.Sometimes they just … Continue reading WHAT IS LIFE? IS IT A GIFT?