Be the Reason Someone is Grateful

What are you grateful for?

Significant other? Children? Possessions? Opportunities?

There are so many things each of us has to be grateful for. The very breath we are taking at this moment is a blessing.

No one ever said this thing called life would be easy but in all things we can find something to be grateful for.

The question of the day, however, is: Who is grateful due to actions or words that have come from you?

You have been created uniquely wonderful and with a purpose. We are all blessed with the ability, and prayerfully the desire, to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

That being said, take a moment take inventory of those who could add you to their list of people to be grateful for.

This list is not for bragging or for us to puff out our chests and say "Look at me. I'm awesome." This list is for a couple of different reasons. Number 1, this list should allow you to realize that you have even more to be grateful for because you had the resources, the message, or the talent, to bless so many others.

Number 2, is to keep us focused on walking in our purpose and understanding that when we use the gifts and talents God has given us to bless others, we are not only showing God how grateful we are, we are attracting more things in our lives for which to express gratitude, and we are setting in motion a beautiful powerful domino effect with no limits.

It Is Not About Me

"It is not about me"

This can be a very hard realization to come to. There are times when we find ourselves down, or angry, or indifferent. It can sometimes even sneak up on us when we are not careful.

The hardest thing to understand during these times is that there are greater things at work and that the outcome of many situations is not about how we feel at any given point in time.

It is natural to think of self. It is often necessary. Some of us don't think of self enough while others think of self entirely too much.

In either case, it is often that we can become stuck in negative emotions because we have not fully understood that the situation is not about us. We all want to be understood and that is natural.

However, when we do not see outside of ourselves or know how to put our feelings aside at times, for the greater good, there is often more damage caused and the negative emotions can become deeper.

Thoughts? Please share. I look forward to hearing from you.

The New Alexa Drop-In Feature: Has Anyone Tried It?

Hi All,

I absolutely love my Amazon account including Prime, Alexa, Music, etc. I am super excited about the Prime Deals day on July 11th.

That being said, I got a notice today about the new Alexa Drop-In feature through the Echo. In reading about it, it seems both a little creepy and a little cool :)

I have not used it yet but plan to try it out.

Have any of you used it? How is it working out?

Have you gotten any feedback from people at home when you use Drop-In?

#inquiringmindswanttoknow

Happy Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day to my amazing dad, Oscar Crawford! And also to my Pah,whose stories I could continue listening to all day, Clyde Crawford!!

I am blessed at the age of 37, to have my dad AND my pah in my life.

God chose them for me and I am grateful! These two guys are giants among men.They are gentlemen and scholars.

Thank you, Dad, for continuing to encourage me every day to dream big and shoot for the stars. I appreciate you more than you know!

My prayer for you is that your best days are yet ahead, that all of your dreams come to pass, and that God the Father pours His richest blessings on you, always!

The Squirrel is Real

The Squirrel is Real is a domain name I purchased over a year ago when I decided it was time to have open discussion about ADHD. What it is. What it is not. What it is like managing ADHD as a child and as an adult.

I have found over the years that the perspective on ADHD widely differs, both among medical professionals, and among those who are diagnosed or are close to someone who is diagnosed.

Some do not believe ADHD is a real thing. Some believe it is real but thinks everyone with ADHD should be medicated, while others believe it is real but are not sure what to think and how to address it.

The brand statement I chose for the site is Creative Support for Creative People. What I have found is that people with ADHD need a healthy outlet and that often comes in the form of expression through their natural talents.

I have since let the domain go as I was not regularly updating it with new information. However, it is at topic that I would like to create some real discussion around.

My next step will either be repurchasing the site, creating an app, or creating a separate blog for this topic. Either way, I am excited to hear what you all have to say on this very important topic.

More to come.

Looking For Subscription Product Ideas

Hi All,

I am giving much thought to a list of subscription products that I would like to create and market.

I have one product already out there but I am thinking about a few others so I need some feedback from you all.

What types of products do you currently have monthly subscriptions for?

What is the most you pay? What is the least you pay?

Is there a product you wish was available that you can subscribe to without a contract?

I am looking to create something unique that costs the consumer no more than $5 per month, and is very useful.

Let me know your thoughts and Thank You, in advance :)

Micha

Do What They Do But Do It Like You

Happy Saturday, Everyone!

As I prepare to attend a writer's conference next weekend, I have been giving a lot of thought to what "work in progress" I want to focus on.

My decision is surrounding this concept of modeling others who have achieved success. While this is wise and there is much to gain from modeling the behaviors of successful people, sometimes that modeling can be to a fault.

One of the most common examples is modeling someone's diet plan when you want to drop a few pounds. While it is smart to take a look at what is working for others, there has to be some thought into how to make it your own.

Let's say you choose someone you want to model, so you do their exact same workout and eat the exact same food. This seems like a great idea, right? Until you sustain an injury or the diet makes you sick.

What am I getting at? In the example of a diet plan, the behavior we need to model is exercise and eating healthy. The details of that now have to become personal based on where you are and the safest, most effective way to get there.

I have many scenarios running through my mind surrounding this concept. I will continue to share them throughout the week.

Thoughts, questions, or comments? Post below.