by Alan Delery Today, I would like you to imagine a person who lives well, treats others fairly and keeps good relationships. As you imagine this person, I want you to begin to notice how it feels in your body, when you are around them. Take time and sit still for a couple of minutes […]
Those of us who experienced the impact of Hurricane Ida, have likely experienced both practices of giving and receiving. I have heard it called the law of giving and receiving. The Book of Ecclesiastes says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Eccles. 3:1 We benefit when […]
Alan Delery I don’t know about you, but in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, I have been pretty busy the last few days. My prayer and meditation routine has been thrown off and a level of stress has set in. Each of our stories are different, but we all could use a mental and emotional […]
by Alan Delery The vision for Positive Impact is to encourage and support community development; one neighbor, one friend, one family member and one person at a time. This is what we do. This is who we are here in New Orleans. In good times and in bad. Here in New Orleans, we happen to […]
Are you prepared for this hurricane season? Did you know that each day you and I have around 100 chances to choose whether to be proactive or reactive? Being proactive helps reduce stress and increases the chances for the best outcome, even in an emergency. It’s called emergency preparedness. As a part of the “We […]
by Alan Delery Years ago, I was introduced to an organization based in Shreveport that outlined a strategy for building caring communities. Through the years, I visited Community Renewal International several times, as there were some strong similarities with the vision of Positive Impact of building safe and caring communities through positive relationships. That vision […]
by Alan Delery Ever since my early years of college, I have actively pursued justice. I felt like that was my calling in life. I majored in criminal justice and shortly after was introduced to the idea of restorative justice through an organization called Prison Fellowship. I went on to work in a group home […]
As I consider the Summer of Restoration, I was reminded of this portion of the Lord’s Prayer which is about forgiveness. We also know it as “The Our Father.” It is an important part of the prayer because we all face opportunities to forgive others. Some of us live in a chronic state of anger, […]
As I was watching America’s Got Talent the other day there was an act by a group that called themselves “Positive Impact Movement.” They were a talented group of guys doing a mix of gymnastics and weightlifting. After watching them, my mom asked me, “Do you do anything daring?” I told her, “I get out […]