http://bobhoffman.org Be inspired! Share your wisdom, thoughts and lessons! Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:17:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A friend said it best, “Life is like a dance, sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow, sometimes you step on toes and sometimes you just move with the rhythm.”  I think it’s a good way to look at our experiences and lessons.  I look forward to the days I dance ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=23 I love all the comments and quotes people are sending. In fact I'm getting hits from all over the world. The following is from England! It hits home because we choose our own reality! Reality is how I choose to see my world, not an image dictated by ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=22 A friend broke down and cried on my shoulder because her relationship with her significant-other may be coming to an end. It made me reflect on how everything has a beginning, middle and end, just like chapters of a book. Although she can’t see it now, a new ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=21 I received an email yesterday from one of my high school teachers who wanted to let me know of another teacher’s retirement party.  When asked who she wanted at the party she mentioned my name.  Wow, I have only seen the teacher less than a dozen times in the past ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=20 I proved it!  You can change your attitude and turn a negative situation into a positive one.  It’s not easy, but I did it yesterday! Let me explain.  I’ve been in a working relationship with someone for several years and I feel I’ve given my heart and soul to this bond ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=19 Monday, June 16, 2008   In A Split Second  I was reminded Sunday how precious life is. Mom and I were sitting on her front porch, which overlooks my parent’s horse pasture and long driveway.  We were having a relaxing afternoon when suddenly mom screamed and in a split second I ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=18 I love food!  The taste, texture and feel of it in my stomach bring comfort to me. Even when I’m full I often continue to eat just because it tastes good.  That’s when I get in trouble.  I feel lethargic, gross and unmotivated with no energy.  But yet I repeat ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=17 Five years ago I was fortunate enough to represent the city of Lansing as part of a delegation visiting St. Petersburg, Russia.  The historic Russian city was celebrating its 300th anniversary and we were there to mark the momentous event.  My excitement was over-the-top as the long flight ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=16 I was waiting for a friend at an outdoor café yesterday afternoon when all of a sudden I felt a plop on my head.  A millisecond later white and black material exploded into the air landing on my shirt.  Oh my gosh a bird pooped right in the middle of ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=15 When I was in elementary and middle school I wasn’t very popular.  It was my fault because I really didn’t know how to just relax and be myself.  So I ended up closing up and spending a lot of time alone, secretly wishing I could be with other people.  By ... http://bobhoffman.org/?p=14