Category Archives: creativity

health care

I believe the people of this country are holding back their creativity.  I believe that many never follow their dreams because they are held back in fear of lack of health insurance.  I know so many fathers and mothers who don’t strike out that idea for their personal passion whether it is a t-shirt company, a restaurant, or a music career. Instead, they take a “safe” job which deadens their heart and leaves them feeling as though they have betrayed themselves.

When I  travel to other countries, I am always delighted by the individual shops and businesses.  The small flower shops, the chocolatiers, the music stores.  The restaurants! The small food carts!  We are being robbed!

I believe that we as a country had more than enough money to pay for health insurance for all.  At least for all the children.  Instead we squandered it on war and bad loans.  We could rebuild our economy with actual dreams this time around.  I hope that this is something that happens in my lifetime.

And here’s a link that got me all fired up about this topic again.

Phoenix Ignite

This looks really interesting and perfect for many of us who like new ideas, passion, and short presentations.  It’s next Wednesday the 25th in Tempe.  A bit like surfing the web, but in person.  Each presenter uses a slideshow format and has five minutes to present something about which they are excited.

MLK day

I encourage you to spend some time reading, listening, or watching videos relating to Martin Luther King Jr. today.  A friend of mine has put together a wonderful post that includes links, videos and quotes.  Please honor the significance of the day by learning something new about who Dr. King was.  He was an incerdible orator and trulyunderstood the power of nonviolence.

The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through violence you may murder the liar, but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth. Through violence you may murder the hater, but you do not murder hate.