My nine-one year old bed ridden Mother with Alzheimer’s will tell me each time she sees me; “I love you”. She’ll say “I’m proud of you” (Who tells you they are proud of you?) Occasionally she tells me “You have done a good job with your life”. Words can be the healing balm on the... [Read More]
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The Hand of Tax
A good way to help explain an overview of taxes is to look at the five fingers of your hand. There is an “Income Tax” when you earn the money. There is a “Sales Tax” when you purchase an item. There is a “Property Tax” when you purchase some things and hold it. There is... [Read More]
It’s the People, not the Stuff
Love people and use things. Not the other way around. Our relationships are the high points of our lives. That may include our faith relationship. Those relationships are the most precious gifts that we receive. Our sweetest memories we have maybe of our children’s laughter, our friend’s understanding or looking into the eyes of someone who... [Read More]
Hang In, Spring is Coming!
Here on the East Coast we have been battered with a tough winter and heavy snows, but we’ve had glimpses of spring weather in the last few days. The forecast is for more cold weather and more snow. We in the South are not set up for snow as local governments do not have a... [Read More]
Traveling South
Many people travel south during this time of year. They’re often called “snow birds”. They may be going for a short trip or a few months. It may be to head to warmer climates. Anytime you are traveling out of your home state you want to make sure that your Healthcare legal documents work outside... [Read More]
Remain Thankful
Thankfulness is the antidote to worry. If we will count our blessings (as small as they are) by counting 5 to 10 things we are thankful for daily, we improve our lives. This is a great prescription for mental and physical health. If we focus on the gifts that we’ve received, instead of the challenges... [Read More]
Gratitude Offsets Anger and Fear
One cannot be in both Gratitude and also in Anger or Fear at the same time. If we are in gratitude we are in polar opposite of, and unable to be in, Anger or Fear. Anger locks us down wherein we are unable to move forward. Fear of the future also keeps us from moving... [Read More]
The Death of Adrian Peterson’s Son Prioritizes Everything
The murder of the 2 year old son of Adrian Peterson puts things in perspective. The trivial things his family members may have worried about before the tragedy dissolve into meaninglessness. What are the most important things in your life? Who are the most important people in your life? What are you doing to take... [Read More]
The 10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Single People Make
REMINDER: Steve’s Teaching Tomorrow Morning Estate Planning Attorney Steven Andrew Jackson will provide a 1 hour North Carolina Department of Insurance approved Continuing Education class on The 10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Single People Make. The class is offered on May 29, 2013 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am in The Biltmore Building, One... [Read More]
Boston Bombers and the Unknown
Those injured at the finish line of The Boston Marathon last week never anticipated that two bombs would explode killing three and injuring and maiming another 200 people. A physician from Sylva, North Carolina, just west of Asheville, was at the finish line with his wife cheering on a friend. After the explosions, the first... [Read More]