Morning Inspiration

GREAT morning everyone! Congratulations, you have survived the standard workweek! BUT, if you're anything like me, the weekend has become a time to catch up on all the things you allowed to fall by the wayside throughout the week. If this has never happened to you, count your blessings!

Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope... and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.  ~Robert F. Kennedy

The photo you see affixed to the right features American sprinters Carlos and Tommie Smith. The two raised their black-gloved fists on the medals stand as a symbol of protest 40 years ago at the Mexico City Olympics. Not only did they take a powerful stance, they also created an iconic image from the games. One that is as powerful today as it was when the men stood on the podium. Speaking to The Associated Press on the Fourth of July, Carlos said it wasn't an easy decision to raise his hand in protest during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Both he and Smith were expelled from the games.

When was the last time you truly stood up for something you believed in? If your belief system was challenged in your workplace what would you do? Would you stand up for yourself or would you let it slide for fear that you may lose your job? Beliefs dont pay the bills do they? Since the fear of losing your job is REAL, I wont issue a challenge that will jeopardize your employment. BUT I will challenge you to stick to your belief system no matter what. If your ideals prevent you from handling certain matters, find a way to express your sentiments to your supervisor and ask for some kind of accommodation. I dont live in a cave or a box so I recognize this may not always be the best option and that is why I call it a challenge. Challenges are not meant to be easy. The purpose they serve is to force you to think outside of the proverbial box. Do not misinterpret my challenge as me telling you to barge into your boss's office demanding to be switched to another assignment. This is not the Tasha Mack School of Business! I am challenging you all to find ways to stand up for your ideals which will help you find a way to balance your beliefs with your employment. While I am not naive enough to say everyone is tolerant, you may be surprised to see how much your beliefs are embraced by your co-workers or not. Either way, it will give you the opportunity to learn more about the people you spend a great amount of time with.


The weekend is usually a time where we relax and catch up on our thoughts that we might have lost during the week. Today I challenge you all to use the weekend to learn something new. Visit a museum or buy a new book. Visit a new city and go on a tour.  Learn about a new culture. Visit a new restaurant and try a new entree or dessert.


Today's Song Choice: Frankie Beverly and Maze-Before I let you go (LIVE!) I dare you to listen and NOT tap your feet! It's impossible!


Spread Love!!!