Here & Now, Now & Later

Life is such an amazing gift. So little do we stop and think about the small precious moments in our lives. We often think of the glory to glory moments but what about the moments in the mean time? We are all so anxious to achieve the next big ticket item in our lives, we strive to be the best, jumping over hurdles and other people to make it to the top. 

There are times in life, when we slow down that we actually get to see the most amazing things happen before our eyes, blossom in a new way, and taken to a deeper level.

I am quiet guilty of running through life and missing those small moments as I'm anticipating the next big moment. I to, run and run, but forget to look where I am going. I to, want to achieve the next big thing in my life, and run the rat race to make something out of myself before the end is near. 

However, that is not the way that I 'want' to live life. That is how we are cultured to live life as Americans. Sometimes it just as fun as others think it should be. However, it is rewarding when facing opposition and coming out on top. There is power in endurance, strength in the quietness, and life everlasting (in the Lord).

See we all have a purpose for life. We were created for a divine reason. We were given passion to fuel our dreams, along with desires to keep us motivated. We should be running the race at a pace that we will be able to sustain. We should be striving to make a difference, leave a legacy, and become the people we were called to be. We shall rise, how of the ashes we have come - a beautiful people we are, to continue strong in the pursuit of changing the world.

What difference will you make today?

How will you influence those around you?

Will you fight for the cause, or chase after your own cause?

Will you make it to the end??

Steven Ortman, Jr.

 

 

Generous Friday

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Generosity is the habit of giving freely without expecting anything in return. It can involve offering time, assets or talents to aid someone in need. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable trait.

Generosity is condition of the heart and a reflection of your business

Being generous comes in many forms and varies from individual to individual or business to business. However, have you thought about what being generous from a business standpoint says to the community in which you reside? Furthermore, have you thought about the implications of not being generous?

 

 

The impact may be higher than what you initially believe.

 

Let’s use an example: I deliver a pizza for $11.56 to your place of business. You the owner or employee gives me exact change for the order along with no reply of gratitude or a simple “Thank you”.

 

Initial response, I would never do business with a business that doesn’t appreciate the simple task that other people perform for them. Secondly, if you the owner/employee do not offer a tip, which speaks volume that you do not care about people as individuals. Therefore, you are probably not a client-centered business. This leads to the begging question of: Why would I be interested in investing in your business if you aren’t willing to invest in me?

 

 

However, in comparison, you offer a tip and a thank you. Immediately the roles are reverse. I think to myself. This is an establishment that I would be interested in working with because they care about me, in addition, they would care about you too.

 

Finally thoughts, if you are business, you should generous with your monies and offer gratuity in the simplest form to those that walk through your doors. In short, if you are generous, you may gain another client that will produce more profit than you could have ever imagined from a $3.00 tip.

 

Thank you for reading :)

Steven Ortman, Jr.

Ortman Photography & Design