Life as we know it will never be the same. But who is “we?” And in what way do we know life? Those are important questions because they expose perspectives. If you’re someone old enough to remember back to the … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Tony Funderburk
Music makes me happy. How ’bout you? Like the picture says, I promise this ain’t gonna be sappy. But it’s true. Music makes me happy. I don’t mean it forces me to be happy. And I don’t mean ALL music. … The rest of the story…
Smiling is contagious. Are you a carrier? I was in a downtown office building yesterday, and I noticed something I’ve often noticed but hadn’t thought about for a while. One of the ladies behind one of the many desks had … The rest of the story…
Feeling sluggish…run-down? You might need a nitric oxide booster. I’m just talking to myself here, so if you’re not interested in developing healthy habits, you might as well tune out now. Everybody gone yet? Good. Now I can give myself … The rest of the story…
Three reasons drugs are bad Most prescription drugs are bad for the majority of people who take them. There. I said it, and I’m not taking it back. If you’ve been reading my blog or listening to my The Power … The rest of the story…
You’re not alone. Somebody is there. Isn’t it comforting to know you’re not alone in times of trouble? Just knowing somebody is there can oftentimes make all the difference in how you get through it. Or even if you get through … The rest of the story…
Take time to open up a little You’ve probably been in a relationship at some time or another where one person needed the other to open up and share what was on their mind. Right? Sure, we’ve all been there. … The rest of the story…
Do you have an abundance of love in your life? Or simply an abundance of things? An abundance of love in your life doesn’t manifest itself in how much stuff you have. Or how much stuff you give to others. … The rest of the story…
God Answers My Prayers If and when someone asks you why you’re a Christian, I hope one of your answers is: Because God answers my prayers. You can truly believe that He does. How? Trust His word that says He … The rest of the story…
Can you overcome the world? The question in the picture below asks if it’s still possible to overcome the world. It’s sort of a trick question, because you were never able to overcome the world. Don’t feel bad. Neither was … The rest of the story…
Life Love Loss – Sound familiar? Every human being who was ever born, is being born now, or will be born will experience these same three things: Life Love Loss. Obviously if you were born and you’re reading this now, … The rest of the story…
A Little and a Lot Sometimes they can be the same thing Have you ever met someone whose needs were completely met with almost nothing? I met someone like that way back in 1978. She told me how she’d just … The rest of the story…
Mister Pain – leave me alone! Did you get a visit from Mister Pain today? Or this week? Or anytime lately? If so, did you yell back at him when he yelled at you? Or did you find yourself giving … The rest of the story…
I know a writer who chooses stories as his writing style. I work with him everyday. And he challenges me to write engaging, relevant stories for myself and those who hire me to write for them. When I think I don’t … The rest of the story…
If you knew the path of life led to joy and pleasures, would you take it? Imagine a path you can walk on where you’ll always be happy…not just happy, but full of joy. And imagine a path where pleasures … The rest of the story…
Independence Day 2016 Let’s talk about ultimate freedom I hope you get to enjoy an awesome fireworks display wherever you live. And I hope you also enjoy the company of family and friends and good food and great fun. And … The rest of the story…
Do you live life inside the lines? We all have ’em. Lines. The ones we draw that no one else can cross. The lines we won’t cross ourselves. The lines that make up that little box where we feel safe … The rest of the story…
Would you like to see how music paints a picture? In slow motion?! What does it take to see the color of music? Well, take an old boom box, some music, paints, and an ultra slow motion camera, and you’ve … The rest of the story…
Down and out. You’ll find a lot of self-help articles on how to deal with feeling that way. But I’d like to suggest that your “self” isn’t the best place to look for help. In fact, I’d like to suggest … The rest of the story…
Where’s the best place to start when you wanna get smart. Do you remember the do-re-mi song? It was sung in a movie called “The Sound of Music”. And it started out with, “let’s start at the very beginning…a very … The rest of the story…