See Something - Say Something

 See Something – Say Something 

I’m a big believer in this concept.

If you see something 

beautiful in someone, 

speak it.   ~Ruthie Lindsey

It’s a reminder for all of us to give roses to people while they live, not after they are gone.

In a put-down world such as we live in, most people live put-down lives. I say 

“Build each other up.

Pay the compliment now.

Give kudos in the moment.”

P Michael Biggs 

Hope~Encouragement~Inspiration

What Could Be?

What Could Be

I’m glad my parents didn’t give up on me when I was three, or ten, or fifteen. 

I’m glad I didn’t give up on myself when I made my first feeble attempts at some serious writing. 

You see, we have to look down the invisible road called ‘the future’ and imagine what a life might look like, or to see some possibilities in a person’s dreams and hopes.

What could you be?  I don’t know, and I hope you have some good and steady hands of friendship holding onto you as you find out.

We need believers in our lives.

Something to think on,

in about 60 seconds.

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P Michael Biggs

Hope~Encouragement~Inspiration

Accept Help

Accept Help

Dr. Seuss just dropped in with a wise word. 

Isn’t that good?  The point is this …

Solos don’t always work.  There are other ideas, other thoughts out there that can be as effective or more so even, as our own thoughts.  I’ve often found that help is just a request away. 

Oh, one more thing.  Notice the last line.

He said, “Thank you, my friend.”

What a nice cap for this idea.

Something to think on,

in about 60 seconds.

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P Michael Biggs

Hope~Encouragement~Inspiration

Friends Are Valuable

Friends are Valuable

I witnessed the effects of a good and solid friendship last night.

My wife is confined to a wheel chair and bed for the next few weeks dues to a fall on ice.  Her long-time friend came by for a short visit. 

There was love in the room.  There was esteem and kindness, care and concern.  Each for the other.

I’m convinced LeAnn’s visit was as beneficial as any meds Carolyn took yesterday.

We love our friends.  They are our estate.

Something to think on,

in about 60 seconds.

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P Michael Biggs

Hope~Encouragement~Inspiration

Old Fashioned Kindness

Old Fashioned Kindness

I am experiencing a huge dose of Old Fashioned Kindness.  Here’s the story.

Last Wednesday, Feb 6, Carolyn slipped on ice and has been in the hospital ever since.  Today, we hope to transition her to a rehab center in the area.

Her friends have continually reached out to her in love, support and prayers.  Though she can’t take those calls personally, I’ve been doing my best to text them and my own family with almost daily reports.

That is a dose of old-fashioned kindness.

And my employer … oh my goodness.  Just this morning, on a phone call from my boss two levels up, as soon as I began telling her what was happening today, she immediately said the reassuring words of “don’t worry about anything.  Go take care of your wife.  Be safe.”  And such kind and gracious words.

In an age when the dollar is king, and businesses strive to continually ‘take things to the next level’, it is refreshing to know and work with individuals who put the human being first. 

Thank you, Key Bank.  You are showing me kindness and graciousness above and beyond.

Something to think on,

in about 60 seconds.

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P Michael Biggs

Hope~Encouragement~Inspiration