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🌟 Let’s Spread Kindness Together! 🌟 You don’t have to wait for a national holiday to do something kind for someone else. In a world where negativity can sometimes overshadow the good, let’s take a moment to brighten someone’s day. 💫 I challenge you all to perform one act of kindness this week, no matter how big or small. It could be as simple as holding the door open for someone, sending a heartfelt message to a colleague, or volunteering your time for a cause you’re passionate about. Kindness is contagious, and it has the power to create a ripple effect of positivity in our communities and workplaces. Let’s be the catalyst for change and make the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time. 💖 #SpreadKindness #MakeADifference #nationalrandomactsofkindnessday 🌍✨

 While I really appreciate the fact that AARP and the @American Red Cross have a big push to educate people about after-life planning, I must say that I am not a fan of the Title “#NationalMake-A-WillMonth”.  There is so much more to estate planning and in many cases, some of the other documents in the estate package is even more important than the Will.  This week, I will highlight my thoughts on this title and what a Will is. #nationalmakeawillmonth #texasattorney #estateplanning #wills #trust #death

Raising high, the symbol of our unity and pride, the stars and stripes! 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a Happy Flag Day! Let's celebrate the emblem of our freedom, history, and future. Long may it wave! #FlagDay #ProudAmerican #meneseslawfirm #MAestateplanningattorney #MApersonalfamilylawyer #estateplan #willsandtrusts #healthcaredirectives #powerofattorney #assetprotection #kidsprotectionplan #familylegacy

Memorable Quotes by President Jimmy Carter The 39th president of the United States has dedicated himself to community service and championed human rights throughout much of his life. Our American values are not luxuries, but necessities -- not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself. ~ Jimmy Carter War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children. ~ Jimmy Carter To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others. ~ Jimmy Carter We should live our lives as though Christ were coming this afternoon. ~ Jimmy Carter We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense. ~ Jimmy Carter America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense, it is the other way round. Human rights invented America. ~ Jimmy Carter In a nuclear age, each of us is threatened when peace is not secured everywhere. - ~ Jimmy Carter The awareness that health is dependent upon habits that we control makes us the first generation in history that to a large extent determines its own destiny.

**Ready to Roll: Help Us Find Our Home!** The Black Flag is ready to launch the Building Futures Initiative, but we need your help to clear the final roadblock: finding a physical location. Our ambitious project charter is live now – check it out here: ( https://lnkd.in/gwiC3qXR ). We've been ready for a minute and a half, with half of what we need already in storage and waiting for a destination. This isn't just a one-off project; it's the first of many oddball, but useful endeavors by The Black Flag. We're all about doing whatever the fuck we feel like doing, not being tied to one purpose. Right now, the non-monetary gift of real estate – whether as an outright donation or just tenancy in exchange for 501(c)(3) benefits – is much more preferable to cash. Cash to purchase or lease is always appreciated, but what we need at this moment is a target destination to stay on schedule. If you have leads or know someone who can help us get a conversation started with an interested owner or broker, that would be fucking amazing. We're looking for a facility of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 sq ft (interior). This size fits our current network stack and Cat6 riser capabilities as we churn out grant applications and take advantage of a badass discount on an infrastructure refresh we just came upon. Like really badass. Like crazy badass. Help us make this happen and let’s get this show on the road! #CommunityBuilding #PunkRock #TechForGood #HelpUsFindAHome #TheBlackFlag

The more time I spend around John Clarke Mills and the Watch Duty team, the more inspired I am that everyday citizens can rally together to solve our most pressing challenges. For those of you that don’t know, Watch Duty is an app that alerts you to wildfires. Its simple, effective, and free. And it’s a non-profit. As you scour the BFCM deals, consider an allocation to help the team continue to build this life-saving app.

The world and America in particular needs this: volunteerism, civic duty and service are something sadly that seems to be at a loss in my country. The opportunity I had to serve in the Peace Corps helped me realize the necessity of community engagement and cohesion and the immense need for these opportunities for citizens around the world to build strong and resilient democracies at the local and national levels. I am also reminded of Robert Putnam’s “Bowling Alone” and an update he wrote in 2010, reflecting on the imperative of “social capital” which research has shown makes “citizens happier, healthier, reduces crime and makes governments more responsive, and honest and improves economic prosperity…” https://lnkd.in/ejFsvTs9 - all of this to say: building this social capital is imperative fo “any democracy, any society can’t be healthy without this resource…” (paraphrased!) - Americorps and Peace corps forging a stronger partnership can only be beneficial to growing social capital and I encourage all of us to look closer at our own civic engagement and service to our communities- this is where change and development starts.

When we bypass effort, we risk everything we stand for in #Charleston. You see, in the SE Corps, our compass is set by 16 core values, fueling our passion for excellence and service. But, the moment we take shortcuts, we start to lose our way. It's like a captain ignoring his compass; suddenly, the destination isn't clear, and the journey becomes a gamble. We won't let that happen. Because we're not about just getting by—we're about setting the bar. And if you're with us, you're not looking for the easy road; you're here to make waves, to serve and excel. That's why we say: Mediocrity.Sucks. So, let's pledge to uphold these values and sail true north, together. Share your commitment to excellence or comment on what values guide you! #CoreValues #Excellence #Service

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Time's ticking! (Plus, a Black History Month salute) February's almost gone! Don't forget to send in your last minute #workerscompensation submissions. Highview National Insurance Company helps by lowering your indirect insurance costs, making a real difference to your bottom line. Send in your submissions to underwriting@highviewins.com (we're still accepting last-minute submissions). Did you know? This month is also Black History Month, marked by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King championed safe working conditions during the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike. His fight for justice and equality resonates with our mission at Highview. Just like Dr. King, we strive for safety. We offer workers' compensation coverage PLUS risk management services for your clients' well-being. Get the best in workers' compensation today! ➡️ Submit now: underwriting@highviewins.com Highview provides coverage that just works. #highviewdoesit - follow to see how #insurance #WorkersComp #blackhistorymonth