Second ChancesAs you look back over your life, do you ever think about the second chances you may have had over the years? What about the chance to start over after a failed relationship or the chance to be healed from a serious accident or illness? Most of us have wished for a chance to start over again, whether it's with a project, a person or a personal goal.
I recently spoke with a dialysis patient who was addicted to drugs and alcohol when his kidneys failed. He told me that dialysis saved his life and that God had given him another chance to live. He no longer uses drugs or drinks alcohol and gladly shares his story with others who are struggling in this area.
Someone else told me that he had missed the chance to help raise his child following a mean-spirited divorce, but later in life married again and had another child, giving him a second chance to be a responsible, loving parent.
No matter what is going on in your life, remember, “It’s not over til’ it’s over”. Everyday presents new opportunities for positive change--whether it is with someone in your life or within your own self. Second chances are life’s little miracles showing up right on time to give us those much-needed doses of hope and courage to persevere.
Gloria Thomas Anderson,
Your Inspirational Advisor
Inspiring hearts. Encouraging souls.
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Gloria Thomas Anderson, MSW, is a motivational speaker and writer, a cultural competence trainer, and a professional social worker who inspires others to harness the power within by listening with love and sharing her wisdom, energy, and herself. Gloria helps individuals, families, organizations, and communities create positive change. Gloria not only motivates, she activates. Her faith empowers her to follow her passion for helping others on their journey of Purpose.
Her recent work includes the creation and publication of The End of Life Care Guide for African Americans, "What Y'all Gon' Do With Me?", where she presented at the International First North American Spirituality and Social Work Conference, in Waterloo, Canada. Publication of her work will be in a special post conference edition of "The Society for Spirituality and Social Work Forum". She is a recipient of the honored GAF award and has also received several grants toward her research. She is the author of the popular self-help book, Passion For Your Purpose--Discovering Peace, Direction and Balance In Your Life.