It’s a simple question, but is there a simple answer? We all start out in this world in our simplest forms. As an infant we are typically born with every instrument we need to build ourselves into the person we choose to be, but from the very beginning we are being molded by what we see, what we hear, and what we feel. We are given no choice over the parents we are born to. They are our very first teachers in this world. They are the first people we perceive as leaders who know what is right...

I have this plant in my home; it is called Silver Queen. It requires very little to keep it flourishing and a beautiful accent to the main room in my house. I liken the requirements for this plant to what my life requires to keep me going every day. Sunlight is a vital vitamin D requirement, but its warmth and beauty are what makes me smile on a tough day. I love the sun; in fact, I relish and crave it. Life throws many wrenches into our path, and I believe if I just keep plucking away at the...

It’s a simple analogy and one most people fail to realize when they make ridiculous choices. It seems we as humans are always quick to throw accusations, to believe the worst in people, to jump at an opportunity to point out someone else’s flaws, to take the high road when we haven’t a high road to bank on. We fail to remember all our decisions, our choices, our ruthless high and mighty actions, they all come out in the wash. We will find out what was said, we will hear what was done, we will...