The TAJL Group llc

  "Look around you and the colors come to life as the trees change for the upcoming winter ahead.  The trees have found a way to celebrate change through a display of brilliant colors.  We are faced with change daily, but do we display an array of colors?  How often do we dwell on the changes, but not on the great adventure that lies ahead? Championing change is quite a unique concept.  It means to step forward and take on the change that is in front of you.  We need to embrace the change with enthusiasm and learn to turn that possible obstacle into the wonderful opportunity.  As we find ourselves with less and yet expected to do more, we need to work together to find positive solutions.  We can become that vibrant tree of color just by taking a positive approach to what lies ahead.  A s you see the changes around you, find time to look for the positive outcome that you can help create.   We have a choice each and every day. ...

The past two weeks I have been helping a family as they are moving their elderly mother to a home.  As we go through the items in the home for trash, sale, donation and even holding onto, I began to see how precious our lives are.  The items we have processed tell a story of a family and their travels through life.  The challenges the mother faced as a child, teenager and adult.  The family history of internment camps and racism.  Struggling to make ends meet at times during their adventures and the loss of family and friends along the way.  As we came across pictures from long ago to recent, I noticed the pride and smiles on the faces.  No matter what life had dealt this family, they stayed together.  They were not given a life that with an open and easy path, but one with obstacles along the way.  The challenges of being held in camps during the World War II era, facing racism after the war and always being challenged in everything they fac...

Over 15 years ago I developed a process that helped me keep life simple.   As I have gone through life asking “What Now?”, I have had to develop a process to get through those challenging times.   We all face times in our lives where we are challenged with the “What Now?”   How can we easily conquer this question?   We all can simply utilize two natural attributes that we possess.   I combined the attributes into one term, “Commonsensical.”    Naturally when we combine our Common Sense with our Comical nature we develop our Commonsensical approach to living.   Instead of stressing, over-analyzing and developing strained relationships, we can simply use these two attributes to get through those challenging times.    Our “gut” feeling as it is called, has historically served us well.   Think about this for a second and you will recall those times your common sense supported you.   I created a decision making process for...

Where are you on your path to your goal?  What obstacles are you facing? Visit our website at www.thetajlgroup.com   to view the short story: "The Stump" Due to some requests, here is a copy of "The Stump" "THE STUMP"                                                             As I walked along a path, I came to a stump that blocked my way.  I stopped and pondered, “What shall I do?” I had choices to make as I stood before this stump.  I thought to myself, “What now that my path is blocked?” I had journeyed so long and hard to reach what is behind that stump. My first thought was to turn around and go back.  It would be too much work to climb over the stump to the oth...