A Victory March

From the beginning books were my first friends. I never felt alone when reading a good book. And a man alone I have been off and on during my challenging yet fortuitous life. Many times Ive been told that I have a powerful impact story - one that should be told. For years Ive resisted telling my story out of fear of either revisiting the scorched earth of my past or being perceived as one who is playing the victim card. Having said that in truth at times I even find my story hard to reckon. We all have a story dont we? Mine is a bit out of the ordinary.This is my story...a love story if you will - as I love life! Simply put thats my philosophy. And I love the people in my life. I am blessed. Im a man of deep faith and guiding principles. This is a story...a victory march highlighting passages of a life well lived - despite insurmountable odds at times. From childhood to adulthood Id have good people enter my life as if a school play where and when the perfect character entered stage left or right then parted. Unfortunately evil and misfortune commanded my stage as well often making me feel powerless and unworthy. Thank God God was in control.prepared me well to be a life and career coach. In 2003 I published Your Pathway to Personal Enrichment & Vocational Enlightenment. The book featured (if not branded) the art of encouragement. Im fond of telling people Im not a therapist or a theologian. I am indeed The Encourager. I earned that title! As an older gentleman now without doubt it will be my legacy. With this book just as it is my practice when coaching its my hearts desire that this book become a temporary best friend - to gently nudge you while reading allowing your spirit to soar to a better place. A dear friend of mine calls it adding beauty to the world. May this book be entertaining and informative as I share some of the Lessons Learned from the University of Life (speaking series). Life is an adventure! My adventure is one of exploring and developing my religious beliefs personal philosophy and guiding principles to live by. It is my expectation if not mission dear reader for you to find new learning and spiritual awakening from my story...my victory march of grace and encouragement.