Tag Archives: Moments

Make It One Heck of a Summer

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Mike Reuter

At the onset of summer, we recall Philip Humbert’s article, “Make It One Heck of a Summer,” and its message of “carpe diem“. I share this at the beginning of each summer as it continues to serve us well as … Continue reading →

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Quiet Interventions

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Mike Reuter

There are moments in life that quietly defy explanation. They occur when help arrives just in time, when clarity cuts through fear or when a stranger appears exactly when needed. A story a friend recently shared lingers with me. A … Continue reading →

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When the Door Doesn’t Open

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Mike Reuter

When a door doesn’t open, it isn’t always a signal to stop. It’s often an invitation to shift direction and keep moving. Opportunities pass, not as losses to dwell on, but as moments that sharpen our awareness and expand our … Continue reading →

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In Our Moments of Renewal

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Mike Reuter

There are moments in life when we are called to pause, not because the journey has ended, but because something within us is ready to begin again. Purpose is not fixed. It evolves as we grow. What once inspired us … Continue reading →

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The Moment Before It Becomes a Memory

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Mike Reuter

Dr. Seuss said, “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” There is quiet wisdom in these simple words. Life rarely announces its most meaningful moments while they are happening. They appear as … Continue reading →

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The Things That Matter Most Are Felt

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Mike Reuter

The deepest truths of life rarely arrive with fanfare. They do not announce themselves through applause, bright lights or loud voices. Instead, they reveal themselves quietly, in moments of compassion, in the warmth of connection or in the steady presence … Continue reading →

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On the Depth and Breadth of Each Moment

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Reuter

We are often told to “seize the moment,” to “live in the now,” as though the moment were a fleeting bird, easily lost to the sky. But the truth is more magnificent. A moment is not measured by seconds on … Continue reading →

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There Are No Ordinary Moments

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Mike Reuter

In Dan Millman’s book, The Peaceful Warrior, he shares a learning from his personal journey of self-discovery. It happened by accident following one of his t’ai chi practices. During his exercise, his motions were fluid and purposeful. His mind was emptied as he … Continue reading →

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On Breaking the Script – the Key to Unforgettable Moments

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Mike Reuter

Life often feels like a well-rehearsed script, where we go through the motions, following the patterns to which we have grown accustomed. Life’s most unforgettable moments, the ones etched in our heart forever, often come when we break free from … Continue reading →

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On the Sands in Your Hourglass

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Mike Reuter

Socrates wrote, “Our lives are but specks of dust falling through the fingers of time. Like sands of the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.” Yet, within these fleeting moments lies immense potential, boundless opportunity and profound purpose. Socrates’ wisdom urges … Continue reading →

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