Consider If You Will!: Recent Episodes
Shane Meche
Consider If You Will! - Motivation thru brief commentary of original wisdom, asking listeners to think and consider its impact on their life! Your host, Shane Meche is the Maestro of Wit, crafting complex topics into thought provoking words of wisdom that contemplate creating the better you. As a writer of daily quotes, he believes in sharing his thoughts for all to consider, in the hopes of a betterment for mankind. As a Distinguished Professor from the Exemplary School of Southern Gentlemen, Shane offers sage advice, inspirational wisdom, and motivation to consider, accompanied with an occasional bit of humor cloaked in sarcasm for any who dare listen. He enjoys the fine art of cooking, dining, entertaining with family and friends, sportfishing and game in the great outdoors, crafting ideas into their creation, as well as scribbling his thoughts while pondering life’s grand nuisances. These of course are usually accompanied with laughter, good Bourbon, and a fine cigar.
Episode 62 - If Only!
“While responsibility may be shared, one is never relieved of its full burden.” - SMeche
Episode 61 Avoiding Death
“To allow fools the unrestricted consequences of their actions, finds one’s conscience inclined to interfere.” - SMeche
Episode 60 Unknown
“Least there be a lesson, fret not of the past, instead cherish the day, as tomorrow is unknown.” - SMeche
The Declaration of Independence!
In Congress, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
Episode 59 Inspiration
“Never abandon, for even if she should lie dormant, a single nudge can jolt life back into the power of inspiration.” - SMeche
Episode 58 Exhaling
“The very best one can become deserves a lifetime, though only settled after exhaling the last breath.” - SMeche
Episode 57 Ironic
“Ironically, a real appreciation for life comes as a consequence of death.” - SMeche
Episode 56 Circumstance
“Do not decry the unfairness of your circumstance unless you are willing to act before demanding others provide solutions.” - SMeche
Episode 55 Assurance
“Love, a conscience choice of the heart, has no assurance its precious gift is ever returned.”- SMeche
Episode 54 Influence
“Man walks the earth instinctively aware of right from wrong; sans societal influence and doctrine." - SMeche
Episode 53 Sage
“Sage advice is acknowledged by those who could have used it sooner.” - SMeche
Episode 52 Masculnity
“It is the myth of toxic masculinity that fails to separate bad behavior from the need of real men.” - SMeche
Episode 51 Anger
“Tis wise to turn anger aside without action, for when it should subside, consequences must be faced.” - SMeche
Episode 50 - Permission
“Staying true to one’s convictions is not permission to trample on those of another. Respect differences as it will make you a better person.” - SMeche
Episode 49 - Fork
“One’s journey in life is not only made of choices when reaching a fork in the road, but the attitude along the way.” - SMeche
Episode 48 - Door
“Should a door in your path of life get closed, be sure it’s one behind you.” - SMeche
Episode 47 - Tooth
"But not for a sweet tooth, would one ever get caught with a hand in the cookie jar?" - SMeche
Episode 46 - Butterfly
“Like the butterfly that morphs from its cocoon, one’s passion transforms to legacy.” - SMeche
Episode 45 - Status
“Status symbols may prop up one’s ego, though rest assured the false sense of confidence will betray any who lack it.” - SMeche
Special Episode - Memorial Day
“Lives lost defending the freedoms of others can never be repaid, yet their memory must never be forgotten.” - SMeche
Episode 44 - Offended
“Never be offended by another, instead smile knowing their power was just removed.” - SMeche
Episode 43 - Sea
“Kindness is one’s message in a bottle cast out to sea, not knowing how far it will travel, trusting its impact found in another’s heart.” - SMeche
Episode 42 - Horse
“The finest horse ever ridden by a child was saddled on daddy’s knee.” - SMeche
Episode 41 - Forgiveness
“Forgiveness, given or received, is the healer of a heavy heart.” - SMeche
Episode 40 - Integrity
“True integrity means never having a reason for it to be questioned.” - SMeche
Episode 39 - Hope
“Never steal hope from another who believes in possibilities that you do not.” - SMeche
Episode 38 - Bridge
“One never anticipates the necessity of crossing a burned bridge in their path” - SMeche
Episode 36 - Waiting
“He who awaits a life transformation today will be doing so again tomorrow.” - SMeche
Episode 35 - Heartbreak
“Love cannot enter a closed heart. Open it knowing it risk heartbreak yet the reward of passion is worth it.” - SMeche
Episode 34 - Presume
“Never presume to know the truth of another’s heart, for even they themselves may not yet recognize it.” - SMeche
Episode 33 - Kindness
“Kindness to others is but a whirl of the boomerang, who’s destination returns to the soul.” - SMeche
Episode 32 - Tolerant
“When the last offended extracts its justice, the tolerant man void of expression disappears in eerie silence.” - SMeche
Episode 31 - Aristocracy
“Never grant loyalty to another, even in aristocracy. Common courtesy, however, should be afforded to all.” - SMeche
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Episode 30 - Space
“Make space, allowing another room to make apology, for withholding robs peace of mind secretly desired.” - SMeche
Episode 29 - Repair
“One can never repair for lack of confidence with fear of failure, yet both are conquered together.” - SMeche
Episode 28 - Accused
“Swift opinion, demanding justice of the accused prior to any defense, is somehow silent on a verdict of righteousness.” - SMeche
Episode 27 - Pill
“Those who thrive in the land of make believe find its prescription of truth a bitter pill to swallow.” - SMeche
Episode 26 - Threats
“The risk of complacency is at its peak when threats appear contained.” - SMeche
Episode 25 - Choice
“One was not granted Life to have Choice over another.” - SMeche
Link for: "We Have Gone Too Far!" https://youtu.be/bNWXjapO2cs
Episode 24 - Consequences
“Before waging battle, understand the consequence of an undesired outcome.” - SMeche
Episode 23 - Fear
“To fear a shadow neglects the light that must first shine upon one in order to be cast.” - SMeche
Episode 22 - Insist
“If one insist on recognition for status or preferences, it should come as no surprise when accomplishments go unnoticed.” -SMeche
Episode 20 - Demand
“That one would demand respect from others is proof it was never earned.” -SMeche
Episode 19 - Twin
“Allow the alter ego to escape the shadows as an identical twin being true to one’s self.” -SMeche
Episode 18 - Farewell
“Old soul love is akin to a farewell kiss given to warriors departing for battle in ancient times, knowing return was unlikely.” -SMeche
Episode 16 - Opposing
“When the heart and instinct steer in opposing directions, remember which is the weaker of the two.” - SMeche
Episode 15 - Grit
“Venturing first into the unknown, one finds courage, determination, and grit ordinary men only dream of.” -SMeche
Episode 14 - Karma
“Lend a helping hand without expectation, only the knowledge that karma sees all and forgets nothing.” - SMeche
Episode 13 - Freely
“Those that give of themselves freely have no expectation of return in kind, for if they did, they would be forever changed.” - SMeche
Episode 12 - Retribution
“Abandon retribution, as the mere expectation of revenge will sufficiently torment the mind of an aggressor.” - SMeche
Episode 11 - Clown
“It should come as no surprise to be deemed a clown if found mingling inside the circus tent.” - SMeche
Episode 10 - Capture
“Should love capture the hearts and minds of our youth, the future will surely shine bright.” - SMeche
Episode 9 - Belonging
“The strive to belong is never worth sacrificing one’s true identity.” - SMeche
Episode 8 - Silence
“Silence of opinion at times is wise, to remain there is a coward.” - SMeche
Episode 7 - Folds
“Folds in pages of a book are guardian angel reminders where the soul was touched.” - SMeche
Episode 6 - Fences
“Be first to mend a broken fence, assured its faces of pride will survive all bruises.” -SMeche
Episode 5 - Compassion
“Having compassion at times means as letting others suffer thru their own consequences.” - SMeche
Episode 4 - Handshake
“A handshake is an ironclad commitment unbound by law, yet carries a greater penalty if broken.” - SMeche
Episode 3 - Messy
“Regulated for battle, the strong mind fills its ranks with guiding principles, for life is messy.” - SMeche
Episode 2 - Recognition“It is human nature to desire recognition for goodwill shown to others and strength of character not to expect it.” - SMeche
Episode 1 - Labor
"If you must labor, make it a labor of love, else it will certainly harden your heart!" - SMeche