Happy New Year 2023 – Onward!

This is such an important time of year for me.

Each year between Christmas and New Years I set aside time to carefully look back over the last 12 months, think about the lessons I have learned through the last year (there are always many), and then set out goals for myself during the next 12 months building on the lessons learned from the last year.

As I did my morning reading this morning I was struck by this passage from St. Francis of Assisi which really captures the essence of what I’m trying to do daily in my personal life and in my professional life.

St. Francis said, “Start doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

What a perfect quote to start the New Year.

I wish you and yours the most happy, healthy, joyful, and blessed 2023.

The Author is currently serving as an active-duty military officer. Any comments or recommendations on this post or on this site are solely and expressly my personal views and do not represent the position of any branch of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force.

Old Friends and Brothers

I had the honor this morning of having an early breakfast with one of my college classmates and someone who I have respected since the day I met him.

“Chief” is a retired USMC Colonel and current Senior Law Enforcement Officer. He is one of the wisest men I’ve ever known. He is a dear friend and I trust him with my life.

As we often do, we talked about a wide range of things. The military, America, friends, family, and the challenges that America is facing.

He reminded me today in his quiet special way that despite all the challenges our Nation is working through, America is, and will, remain the greatest country in the world.

Thanks Chief.

The Author is currently serving as an active-duty military officer.  Any comments or recommendations on this post or on this site are solely and expressly my personal views and do not represent the position of any branch of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force.