President's Message
Javan Johnson, ACP, TBLS, Board Certified Legal Assistant, Civil Trial Law,
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
We all experience magic
moments in life.
Unfortunately many people have more
tragic moments instead of magic
moments. Sometimes people are just
keeping their heads above water reacting
to the constant demands of everyday
life. Many people are stopped by the
illusions (ie. fear and self-doubt) they
create in their own life. Therefore, people
end up living in need and obligation
as opposed to fulfilling their true wants
and desires.
Many of us have just experienced
some magic moments through this holiday
season and new year – the excited
faces of children opening gifts, precious
time spent with friends and family, wonderful
food and treats that sometimes we
only experience once a year.
There are also many of our
members that have been
going through various tragic
moments with family illnesses,
deaths, job struggles, family
struggles, and such; we can
still take time to revel in some
of the magic moments that
life brings. The Paralegal Division has
experienced two very magic moments in
the past few months - the new standards
which the State Bar has approved, and
which has breathed new life into the
meaning of “professional” for paralegals
in the State of Texas. The other magic
moment has been the milestone of our
25th anniversary, and especially the final
celebration of that silver magical
moment during TAPS in
September. As I have traveled
across Texas during the
past several months spreading
the word about both of
these great events, I am seeing
and experiencing an
excitement among our
members that is overwhelming.
There have been so many wonderful
celebrations of Texas Paralegal Day, with
the word being spread about the new
standards. We are beginning to see
progress with law firms adopting the
standards as the basis for hiring paralegals.
Whatever people desire there is a
magic wand that can fulfill their desires -
and that wand is their mind. The great
minds that continue to work hard for
our Division, as well as those that saw
our Division come to fruition have
helped create this magic in the Paralegal
Division. Success and happiness are not
accidents, but rather they are developed
by fundamental ways of thinking, feeling
and acting. Everything starts in the
mind and once people start to use their
mind effectively to change their
thoughts, emotions, perceptions and
attitudes then ultimately they change
their destiny.
Use your great mind as you enter this
new year, with renewed hope in each of
your lives to make each day the best day
ever. Ask yourself what do you want or
desire out of your life? Is your own
behavior getting you closer or farther
away from where you want to be? Are
you willing to change and do what it
takes to get what you want? How will
you know when you have achieved what
you want?
Socrates said “Know thy self.” Set
your goals high. Goals are defined as a
mark to reach and have purpose. Goals
allow people to have direction in life. All
people have desires and wants and goals
create motivation so people can purposely
channel their desires and wants.
You have the power to choose and to
make your goals a reality. Create your
own magic during this new year of 2007,
and make it the best year ever!
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