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 A birth
certificate shows that we were born; a death certificate
shows that we died; pictures show that we lived! Relax. And read this slowly. "I believe - That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do. I believe - That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change. I believe - That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. Pic: Bob in Paris January
2009
I believe - That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I believe - That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life. I believe - That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I believe - That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. (This is so true!) I believe - That you can keep going long after you think you can't. I believe - That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I believe - That either you control your attitude or it controls you. I believe - That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. I believe - That money is a lousy way of keeping score. I believe - That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up. I believe - That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel. I believe - That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated. I believe - That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I believe - That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief. I believe - That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. I believe - Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. I believe - That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you. I believe - That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help. I believe - That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being. I believe - That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. I believe - That you should send this to all of the people that you believe in. I just did. The happiest people
don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the
best of everything they have. 'The
will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will
not protect you."
Well said!
 People ask me where I get
the ideas for articles, point to ponder and such... sometimes
other people send along pieces that fit. My catalyst role is to share inspiration and creative challenges
with my audiences and readers. This
one came from Irene who got it from someone who sent it to
her. Not sure who penned this... but it was worth sharing.
Enjoy...I believe in
you and your potential to move outside of
your comfort zone into your winner's
zone.
See you next month.
I'll include pictures of my trip
to Korea and Russia
Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey
Archives of past issues are available on our www.ideaman.net website.  My friend, co-author, and
Past NSA President Mark LeBlanc has a great new
book hot off the presses. I ordered 6 - I should have ordered more.
I'll get Mark to bring some to Orlando for the NSA convention next
month.
"Never be the Same is for you if...1. You feel like you should be further along in your life or work.2. You have a burning desire that the best is yet to come. 3. You need to create a turning point in the direction of your dream. It's part business... part
leadership... part personal transformation. One thing is for sure. After reading this book, it is quite possible your life will never be the same." I have been privileged to call Mark a
friend, mentor, leader, and a co-author, as well as being challenged
during his Achiever's Circle weekend. I'm privileged to recommend him. DAD... you're still my hero! With Father's day (June 20th, 2010) rapidly approaching, many North Americans will be thinking about getting a card or present for that special man in our lives... our fathers. Sadly, for some of us, father's day is a day of sorrow and remembrance of fathers no longer with us. "I remember watching the tears flowing freely down my mom's
unbelieving face of grief as we gathered to pay tribute to my dad
Ronald Howard Hooey in February, 1999. I
watched, as she seemed to shrink before my eyes under the weight of
her grief. I listened as person after person got up to share
stories of how much my dad had meant to them and how he had impacted
their lives. I wondered, did they ever tell my dad of
their admiration and love.
"As I got up to share my thoughts and to honor my dad, I was
overwhelmed with the loss of the man who had been my hero.
 I was so glad I 'd had the chance to tell him often how
much he had meant to me over the years and that the
last words I'd said to him the night before he
passed away were, "I luv you pop!"
My challenge to my fellow children across the globe is not to wait until it is too late. If you love your father, don't wait until Father's day or worse after he cannot hear you. TELL HIM NOW and tell him often! Dad, you are 'still' my hero; and you will be until I join you someday. Note: My dad passed away on his birthday, Feb 11th, 1999 He would have been 82. I still miss his wisdom, his love, and his warmth. He was my best cheerleader and champion. He was very special to me and I would like to remind you that Fathers' day is not the only day to express your love. Tell them often. My mom followed him a short 6 months later. I still miss them both! Bob
'Idea Man' Hooey
Dad pictured
here during his RCAF service in WWII
Late breaking news June will be a
traveling month and a month of exploration.
June
4th: Exploring the advantages of becoming an Accredited
Speaker/professional speaker with MVP Advanced Toastmasters
Club in Calgary. They approached me with this request at
the recent D42 Convention in Edmonton where I
presented.
June
5th: Conducting a 3 hour creativity workshop for
PPPC's L'Academie 2010 in Calgary. I will go
down early on the 4th to support my amazing CAPS colleagues
Jeff Mowatt, CSP and Natashia
Halikowski who are presenting as well.
 June 7: Travel to Seoul, Korea via
Seattle, Wash. June
9th: I fly to Vladivostok, Russia (Siberia) to present at a
Rotary International leadership conference in Vladivostok, June
10-13th. It has been an exercise in patience and 'Red' tape to get
the Russian visa, but it will be an amazing trip and a chance to
explore another area of the world. Stopping off for a short visit in
Seoul, Korea enroute. June
14-17th: Following conference I will play tourist and
explore this great part of Russia. Pictures to
follow.
June
18th: A very long and exhaustive day flying home: I leave
in the afternoon and fly from Vladivostok to Seoul - to Seattle - to
Edmonton. Be good to get home and share the experience with Irene.
June
19th: Presenting a session on mentorship at CAPS
Edmonton
June
20th: Father's day... Sleep in, wash clothes, and get dress
clothes ready to drop off at dry cleaners...lol June
28th: Irene and I will drive to Calgary to pickup Amanda
who is coming to visit for a couple of weeks... bet she will be
tired from her flights from Perth to Sydney and home via San
Francisco. We'll stay over and head back to Edmonton on the
29th.
Will have lots
of other work I am sure... and of course, have the Margarita deck
and new garden beds to finish when I get home. Would like to
have it mostly done so we can throw a bbq party in July before
Amanda flies back to Australia mid July and I fly to Orlando for the
NSA Convention.
Thanks for reading  Irene working on the new
'Margarita' deck at our place in Egremont, AB. I helped too, see
picture below... smile. Follow the progress of this project on Facebook.
Bob 'Idea Man'
Hooey would be
pleased to be a part of your success *****
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