Weekly Messages

I’m pumped! Mike and I want to share some exciting news with you. As you know, we started Dulci Sweets, Co. for specific reasons. At the top of that heartfelt and purposeful list is to celebrate the values of Faith, Family, Country and Community. To honor those core values BOLDLY through our words and action. We speak boldly about what we believe deeply! While having the courage to acknowledge the things, behaviors, people, institutions that try to dismantle and destroy the very things we hold dear and know to be true. This includes apathy and complacency. Apathy create atrophy. It is the enemy of fulfillment. WE must GET UP & SHOW UP! ...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 Complacency is the human default characteristic. Comfort is the enemy of success. We need to act with URGENCY. Today Matters. Make it Great in all you do – the best that you can. WE must Take Ownership & Take Action! For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 NIV This is why we are excited to release our very first apparel design (T-shirt, Long Sleeve, and Sweatshirt) that provides that very message. To celebrate the people in this growing community that embody the actions and defend those values. As it is written on the back of this shirt – This is not your typical, ordinary, everyday chocolate company.                 Check out the new merch and Get yours HERE! Mike and I would be honored to have you wear one with pride and help us share the message, attitude, and action with the people in your world. The plan is to create more apparel as we continue moving forward. If you have suggestion or ideas, we’d love to receive them. Thank you for being part of the fight, commitment, and this community. Taking Ownership and Taking Action. Brock  P.S. Several have asked, and the original “Keep Calm” Dulci Sweets shirt and sweatshirt is now available to everyone too.

This is a marvelous time of year marking a new season with much to celebrate. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this week occurs when it does. Coming out of a long winter, where days were short and nights were long. Nature bursts back to life. Birds chirping, tress and flowers blooming. The emergence of Hope, Rebirth and Renewal. So many sights, sounds, and reasons to make sure you stop, listen, and take it all in. Heck, I don’t even like golf, but when it’s the final round of the Masters Tournament, I’ll turn the tv on and check in every now and again just to see the pristine beauty of the scenery. I get outside more. Feel the suns warmth on my face. Slow things down a bit. Remove myself from worldly chatter. Just hang with my wife and boys. Playing games, having quality conversations with no distractions. Not always easy to do, but this week helps me be more intentional. Taking many deep breaths. Concentrating my thoughts and emotions on Gratitude… Gratitude for God who has provided countless blessings. For Jesus who walked this earth and endured great pain and suffering. All to deliver us from sin and separation from God.  His sacrifice, crucification, death, and resurrection – the defeat of death. WOW…It takes my breath away every time I think about what Jesus did for you and me. And what it means today and forever… The GIFT of Eternal Life in heaven. Wherever this week takes you and whoever you are surrounded by, I hope you choose to be present – fully present. This Easter weekend, if you are fortunate to be with family and friends, be sure to let them know what they mean to you. These opportunities to come together and connect over holiday celebrations have become even more important in recent years. So let me ask you. What does Holy Week mean to you? What are some of your favorite things to do to reset and renew your focus? Please share your memories and plans with us. We’d love to hear them. Happy Easter from our family’s to yours, Brock & Mike P.S. Easter memories most certainly also include chocolate. Order now to get your favorites delivered on time.

The celebration of salvation, love, and resurrection. Life over death. Light from darkness. Eternal hope and power in Jesus. A day spent with family and friends taking a moment away from the busyness of the world. Slowing down and taking in the sights, sounds, smells, and feels of Spring. Gathering with the kids and grandkids for a simple or extravagant easter egg hunt. Just be careful, some easter egg hunts can quickly escalate and become pretty cut-throat. Whether it's because grandma and grandpa decided to fill some eggs with money or you make the bold choice to participate in community egg hunt where eggs are dropped from a helicopter, a whistle blows to signal the release of the hounds, and the free-for-all begins. That's a real thing too. I'm not making this up.  I actually did this one year when the boys were six and three, by myself, without the wife present. I have no idea what I was thinking, but I never did that again. Once I realized how competitive this was, I told the boys – "we've got to go fast or you'll get run over and not get any eggs." I mean this got serious in an instant. So I did what any good dad would do. I swooped up Brexden (my little man) in one arm and grabbed Camden's (the oldest) arm and directed him by pulling him around. It was a flurry of "pick up, put down, pull and point, scoop and secure." I felt like I was moving at Flash like speed. I was in the zone. I'd like to say we covered serious ground. When the time was up and no more eggs were to be had, I looked up and I think we kept repeating the same small circle of space because the boys were dropping the eggs from their bucket and we kept having to pick them back up. Let's just say the boys were looking at me with wonderment in their eyes, unsure of exactly what just happened the last 3 minutes. But, all was good. My kids were unharmed and within a couple minutes they asked, "Can we do that again?" However you choose to celebrate EASTER or how adventurous your Easter Egg Hunt gets, know that we've got the fun and charming chocolate sweets you and your kiddos will love. Choose from the EASTER CHEER products on this page. And Oh my goodness - the chocolate peanut butter eggs are Uh-Mazing. Blessings and talk soon, Brock P.S. Easter is Sunday, April 17th. Order now to get your favorites delivered on time.

Have you ever struggled with feeling stuck? I don’t just mean stuck on a problem or project. I mean stuck in major areas of life – Business, Family, Marriage, Faith, Health. I certainly have. And the cause of which is not always the same either: Comfort and Complacency.  Fear of failure. Excuses. Burned out. Routine. Fact is, the feeling is real to you, and It can be debilitating if you don’t have a process to help you get unstuck as quickly as possible.  So if you find yourself stuck now or in the future, here’s a few ideas to help you build a process that can work for you. What do you want? Identify it!  Define it! Call it out! Then write it out. What does “better” look like? If you don’t know where you are headed any road will take you there and you’ll never know if you’re heading the right direction. Thus, you are even more easily distracted, sideswiped, and vulnerable to getting repeatedly stuck. This involves so much more than goals. This step is about values and priorities. Knowing what truly matters to you allows you to prioritize and then establish clear and specific goals that reignite your spirit. Identify what is stopping you for getting what you want in the area you identified? Is it a belief, mindset, excuse, fear, fear of what? Is that fear real, or imagined? You can’t defeat the enemy within if you don’t identify it. And simply identifying it can destroy it. Speak it out – verbalizing can simply provide the opportunity for you to hear yourself outside of your head, and have you realize, for yourself, how weak of a delusion and excuse you’ve been cycling in your head. You should also speak your thoughts to a friend. And I don’t mean just any friend. A real friend. The one that will not just simply nod in agreement and tell you what you want to hear. They’ll call you out. Provide some tough love. Heck, maybe even punch your arm or take their foot to your butt to help wake you up and shut down the pity party.  This is probably the same friend that recognizes the importance to letting the special people in their life know that they’re valued and loved by sending them a Dulci Sweets Trio just because. 😊 What do you need to do? What actions do you need to take? I recommend you start small. Doing so will help you build confidence. What small steps can you make towards the thing/area you wrote down that you want? The great prophet Mark Twain once said, “The secret to getting ahead is getting started. The secret to getting started is breaking your overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” I think the very same logic applies when you find yourself feeling stuck. Action solves all problems. Get into motion. Focus on one right task every day that moves you forward. With consistent action the wind will soon shift from being in your face to being at your back. Your Friend, Brock

You may or may not know this about me, but going on 25 years I have been a fitness and performance professional. Yeah, not a background exactly in line with chocolates. If you have recently joined our growing Dulci Sweets community and haven’t checked out the story behind it all, I encourage you to read about it in a previous letter titled “Origins of Dulci Sweets” – https://dulcisweets.com/blogs/news/purpose-moves It will make a lot more sense, I promise. And it’s not as far off as you might think. Ultimately, Mike and I are here to share joy, spread hope, and shine a light that uplifts people. The world is tough, loud and distracting. In my opinion, it has become more of each of those in recent years. As a coach, owner, operator of several fitness businesses I interact with hundreds of people on a weekly basis. All different; backgrounds, professions, experiences, goals and dreams. And yet the majority of them share a significant challenge. One that appears to unfortunately be increasing its hold on us. That challenge comes in different forms by different names – Worry, Depression, Anxiety, Fear. Make no mistake, it affects us all. It can overwhelm and debilitate. So I ask you, what do you do to stay encouraged, faithful and hopeful?  Take all the outrageous fitness claims that exists. Lose 21 lbs in 21 days. Drop two dress sizes in 10 days. Get shredded abs in two weeks. What's the point of having a “perfect” body if you have no hope? What's the point of going on a run to exercise your heart if you're still clinging onto buried resentment you can't sweat out? In addition to shutting off your television and avoiding most social media channels, there is a routine, simple and highly effective. Proven to carry you through and set you up for consistent joy and happiness. It’s a daily workout that a special friend of mine gave me.  He said I can share it. In fact, you probably already have his training manual. Look for the book on your shelf called "the Bible". If it's not handy, you can get an app on your phone for free that has it in digital form.  Warm-up Sit in silence and be still (minimum of 1 minute) "Be still and know that I am God" - Psalm 46:10 Then Do This Following Circuit (preferably in the mornings): Exercise 1: Realign your priorities – Praise Him for the blessings you have... including the little things we might be taking for granted like waking up next to love of your life, eating dinner with your family, seeing a friend, answered prayer, and more. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."- James 1:17 Exercise 2: Give it to God – Pray. Don't hold anything back. Reveal your dreams to Him. Cast your worries at His feet.  “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:34 ESV Why? He knows what to do with it ... "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. - Isaiah 55:8 Exercise 3: Take Action – Open up His word and read it. Not sure where to start? Go to Proverbs. If today is the 5th, read chapter 5. If it's the 22nd, read chapter 22. You get the idea. You will be encouraged!  Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. - Proverbs 16:3 Do this workout every day and you'll experience more peace, clarity, and hope. Your friend, Brock

“Goodness Created to be shared.” That’s our mantra...woven tightly with the values of God, Family, Country, and Community. And the belief that Every Day is a wonderful day to tell the people in your world that you love and appreciate them. They are important and valued. Being that today is International Women’s Day I want to share with you what the women in my life have taught me. Here’s something you may not have known. I was mostly raised by a single mom. When my sister and I were young, my grandma would always watch us. We spent a lot of time with grandma, especially in the summer months. If my mom needed some additional help, my aunt would be there to help watch us. Each of these women were very strong and independent. Although I’m sure they didn’t intend for life to go the way it did in many cases, circumstances made it necessary for them to become so. You know what? Even as a little boy, five or six years old, I noticed. They were tough ladies. They didn’t put up with much nonsense. In fact my grandma would make us go to a tree in the yard and pick our own “switch”. In case you are not familiar with a switch — it’s a thin tree branch that made for a serious butt whooping if you did something pretty darn stupid or badly wrong. Depending on what age you are and where you come from, this is where reactions differ. “Oh my goodness, that’s awful. There’s no way that should be done to a child.”  Or, “Now that’s a solid upbringing, and you certainly must have done something really bad to deserve it.” While the “switching” sucked, I would agree with the later. During those days, I learned many lessons. Starting with love, sacrifice, toughness, hope and faith. Lessons that undoubtedly influenced and shaped the man I am today. In a world where people live a ridiculously self-centered life. Always craving comfort. Rejecting sacrifice and avoiding persecution. Loving this world like it is all there is. The women I witnessed instilled principles and character traits in me to become more. My family didn’t have much. But, my sister and I didn’t go without. And I never felt I didn’t have all I needed. I wholeheartedly believe that’s why I look at life the way I do. Placing great importance on having values and doing all I can to live by them. Renewing and maintaining steadfast faith in God and the plans he has designed for me and my family. To be forever vigilant to not allow the world to consume me. Keeping my focus fixed on Him. The world is extremely LOUD and it is easy to let it take hold, but the women in my life, including my incredible wife, remind me, by their own example, there is a standard — to live and love like Jesus. A standard each of us undoubtedly falls short of, but keeping it at the forefront changes our priorities. Impacts how we treat others. It changes what we do about stuff. What we worry about, and what we don’t worry about. How we forgive. How we live the here and now. Today and tomorrow. I pray you have great women in your life that have done for you and given to you what my mom, grandma, aunt and wife have done and given me. May you celebrate them today and many days and years ahead. Talk soon, Brock P.S. This Month - ALL SWEETS orders over $50 gets FREE SHIPPING!!! 🙌🏼

This is a National Observation day that I sincerely believe is worth giving great attention to. As dad’s of boys, I also think both Mike and I are qualified to talk about it. Mike has a 17 year old son. I have two boys, the oldest 13 and the younger son is 9. And while National Sons day is celebrated by all parents, grandparents, friends, coaches and more, I feel it’s particularly important for us dad’s to be certain not to miss this. And here’s why…. This world has done lost its mind. Flipped its lid, one might say. The past couple of years our main stream media and entertainment world is trying to do a bang up job to destroy not only the nuclear family, but dismantle the patriarch. News Flash - Homes where dad is not present and actively engaged in raising his children, the potential for, and greater likelihood of significant behavior issues exists. Looking up a few articles on previous National Sons days, I came across delusional statements such as, “Luckily, as society incorporates “emotional” equity in the workplace and at home, we’re all redefining what it means to be a good son — and a good man.” Excuse me?!? Can anyone reading this tell me what’s wrong with the current, long standing definition of a “good son”? Furthermore, why do we need to change what it means to be a good son, when a lot of what the current society is telling everyone, son or daughter, is to do whatever you want, however you want, based on how you feel at the moment… just as long as it doesn’t hurt someone. Where moral standards bend so easily with the times, it critical for us to raise strong, honorable, God Loving and God Fearing sons. In my personal opinion, society is trying to “change” and “redefine” many definitions that is excusing the root problems and deceiving us to believe many falsehoods. This is how I would define a GOOD SON. If we upheld this definition and practiced its truths, you tell me….Where would we be?  A Good Son that becomes a Good Man means to be respectful. Be honest. Be Humble. Loving. Encouraging. Trustworthy. Tough. Reliable. Hard Working. He doesn’t give up. He doesn’t make excuses. He is a Learner and a Fighter. He knows who he is and what he stands for. He extends a hand, and practices forgiveness. His deeds match his words. He helps those in need. Understands and appreciates sacrifice. He is devoted to God. Striving to do what is right, even when doing right is hard and unpopular. And while this is not new, this is probably the part that demands even greater attention in the world our sons are living in…. Commit to reading the Bible to renew your mind to right thinking in a world that has morally slipped in a wrong direction. Keep your heart pure. Do not put trust in riches. Be generous and kind. In a day when the truth is slipping, and deceitfulness is on high — where people deny facts and truths that are common sense and that nature itself teaches. It is imperative that we put the Word into our hearts.  Keeping it before our eyes and hearing it with our ears. It’s equally important to verbalize the truth of God’s Word to ourselves thus strengthening the truth in us. May we embrace the challenge and show up for our sons. Being and doing all the things listed in the definition to the very best of our ability. Letting our actions speak and teach simultaneously. On this day, and all days, let your sons - (son-in-laws included) and all the younger men who are your neighbors, friends, colleagues, know how much you admire them. You are proud of who they are and the man they are becoming. Happy Sons Day, Brock

Success Loves Tuesday and today is a wonderful Tuesday that marks the first day of March. A month that brings us St. Patty’s day, NCAA Basketball March Madness and many national observances including National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day (today), Employee Appreciation Day and National Sons Day (March 4th), and National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day (March 29th). Oh, and this month often provides Spring Break trips and gives us great hope that Spring is just around the corner. With so much to celebrate Mike and I thought it would be a wonderful addition to create ready-to-go Trio gifts that make it even easier for you to choose for the people in your world. We even included a theme with the Trios to help make the gift a fun event for them as well. For example, “All That Crunch” Trio includes the Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites. Perfect for the Peanut Butter Lover you know. Then there’s the “Sweet and Salty”, “Night at the Ball Park”, “Movie Night”, and “Turtle Trio”. Of course you can always build your own or go with the “Signature Trio”. The point is March is a fun month with many terrific reasons to let the friends, family, colleagues, employees, small business owners that serve you in various ways, know that you value and appreciate them. Plus, each Trio comes with a Dulci Sweets specialty mug and caramel and chocolate dipped coffee spoons that say “You Are Worthy”. It really doesn’t get any easier or more fun to give a gift that’s guaranteed to bring a smile to the recipients face and make their day brighter. Oh wait, it actually does keep getting better… Any sweets orders you make this month over $50 is FREE SHIPPING!!! No reason to wait. Let’s Go! March is here!! Have joyful week, Brock P.S. Don’t forget to get a themed Trio for you too. Give a Trio, Get a Trio.

My sixth grade son just finished his first middle school basketball season. Our kids attend a small christian school, and the Jr. High team includes grades sixth thru eighth as one team. They play in a league with other Christian schools. The kids throughout the league are really terrific. Sportsmanship and respect is displayed at a very high level… For the most part. My son’s team made it to the Championship game and faced the number one seed. They actually split with this team in the regular season, upsetting them in a most recent game at the regular season’s end. And although I clearly expected what this team would do, our team was shell-shocked. This team was out for blood. Pressing from the tip-off. Flying all around, creating chaos, being extremely physical. As I would refer to it back in the day, they were playing street ball. Straight up. Lots of extra pushes, elbows, cheap shots, and trash talking. The referees were of no help and even seemed to have an obvious bias towards not seeing things as they were. Our team had 10 fouls called on them in the first three minutes of the first quarter. The other team had two. Our kids appeared intimidated and didn’t know how to respond. The fact is, our kids, as terrific as they are, are soft. They haven’t been put through situations like they were facing and that is a mistake. They were unprepared. They hadn’t been exposed to unkind forces. It was terribly frustrating to witness. And sad to see. Unfortunately, in today’s world, we are seeing more and more of this in youth and young adults that have been raised in the ways that “everyone gets a trophy” for showing up. WIth parents offering words like… “Oh it’s okay Johnny. It’s not your fault. Those kids were just bullies. You were great and did the best you could. Besides, the refs were horrible, and those kids shouldn’t be allowed to play that way.” This is where I say - Don’t be afraid of your mistakes. Be very afraid of your excuses. And before anyone gets their britches in a bunch, do know this is not intended to be critical of any one team or a specific person. I do believe and value the teaching of the fruit of the spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness and self-control. The fruits of the Spirit demonstrate the character of a life submitted to God. However, that doesn’t mean toughness is not a most important attribute too. Toughness doesn’t come easy. Resistance is needed to build it. And it certainly doesn’t happen on a well manicured and paved path. Hence, the famous wisdom that states, “Prepare the child for the path, NOT the path for the child.”  Here’s a few more points to my personal therapy session and the reasons I’m sharing this with you. Adversity can be a terrific teacher. Without pain, loss, disappointment, you will not learn to overcome and most often cower in an unfair world. One will never build resiliency removing obstacles and traveling on a smooth road. Being challenged and doing the uncomfortable will introduce you to more of it. Do not avoid pain. Instead, when you encounter it, CHOOSE to positively respond to it. Using it for good. inspiration, motivation, fuel. How one responds determines the growth achieved in character developed. The best view comes after the hardest climb. Here at Dulci Sweets, God, Family, Country, and Community are the core values. Our mission is to encourage and celebrate hard work, dedication, and performing to our full capacity. To highlight the virtues of preparation, personal responsibility, sacrifice, courage, persistence, and toughness. Seek CHALLENGE. Embrace Resistance. Do not Run from it as if it can only be evil. Resistance is absolutely necessary to build strength and toughness. Strength in body, mind, and spirit. And that my friends, parents, coaches, leaders, colleagues is very Good and Honorable. Something we must not ever lose sight of in all that we do and how we do it.  Let’s Build Champions, Brock P.S. If you see someone facing adversity, or someone that has overcome it, consider sending them a gift from Dulci Sweets with a personalized message to encourage and/or celebrate their effort. I promise it will mean more to them than you may ever know. 

On this day we celebrate LOVE. While Valentine’s day is most often associated with romantic love between two people, this day is a pleasant reminder of both the power of love and the wonderful gift it is to share with the people around you. Love does amazing things. It truly can conquer all. It’s humble, it’s selfless, and an energy force that can bring us all together. In a world that has become incredibly self-centered, consuming, narcissistic, ‘all about me’ social media feeds, LOVE, not of self, but others, and surely of God, can stop you in your tracks... Help you step out of the negative noise, remove oneself from the senseless distractions, hit pause on the day’s current hustle, take a few deep breaths, and place your thoughts and attention on the many wonderful people and relationships you are so blessed to have. The ones that have helped you along your journey. Through the good and the bad. The triumphs and the trials. Your parents, grandparents, siblings, close friends, coaches, mentors and colleagues. But don’t stop there. Include the people that you count on daily to help you do what you do and get where you need to go. Just think about your day, and all the people you encounter during it. From the barista at your local coffee shop, to the delivery person that brings your packages to your door. Your employees or co-workers that help you create and produce quality work. LOVE is an emotion and a feeling. But it’s also mindset and belief that none of us is greater than another. We are all God’s children, made in his image, saved by Grace, set free by the Truth of Jesus’ crucification and resurrection. "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us," - Ephesians 2:4 The point I hope to inspire within you is to make LOVE a top priority in your life and be loyal to it. To encourage you to ACT first. A simple warm smile to greet the people you are passing by in your day is a powerful example. One, we all can easily do. The people you see regularly, tell them you value and appreciate them. For the people you haven’t seen or spoken to in a while, send them a text, email, or better yet, a call to tell them the same. Whichever you choose to do today, do it out of love, appreciation, gratitude. Not for anything other than LOVE. I promise you this will be healthy for your soul and do wonders to help you keep your eyes focused on what matters most. The good and positive. And that my friend is what we call at Dulci Sweets, “Goodness Created to be shared.” I love and appreciate you. The way you Show Up each day to be a shining light in the world. Committed to making a positive impact in the world around you. Keep shining Bright and Know You Are Loved, Brock & Mike, Founders of Dulci Sweets

Alright guys, how about you do something this Valentines to break up the same old, same old. Spice things up. Put forth a quality effort. Do something your special someone will not only love, but remember. Ladies, this applies to you too.  I can hear the response now. Yeah, sure, but what? And I totally get it. While I’m certainly not the “love and romance” expert, I must say, my wife and I, approaching 18 years of marriage, do have an abundant amount of both for one another. And who are we kidding, that’s good and extremely important for a most healthy and joyful marriage. But make no mistake, it requires effort, thoughtfulness, and sometimes, planning ahead. So whether you are dating, engaged, or married, here are three wining activities to choose from to include in your Valentines’s Day plans. Workout together Hey, don't knock it until you try it. Crushing a workout together can be incredibly fun. I absolutely love working out alongside my wife watching her work hard to be her best. I personally think it’s Awesome!!! Overcoming challenges together can be a worthwhile bonding experience too. Working up a sweat will release endorphins and strengthen your connection as you reach joint goals together. And when you’re done working up a sweat, it’s time to indulge in some luxurious Valentine’s Day chocolates  guilt free. Prepare a wonderful full course meal at home together Sure, an evening out can be fun, but on Valentine’s Day? That’s when the restaurants really gauge you. Make V-Day extra memorable this year by bringing the gourmet meal to your kitchen. Don’t let a lack of culinary skills scare you — book an interactive virtual cooking lesson. The two of you will learn everything you need to know to create a succulent dish from an expert chef. Not only will you enjoy a home-cooked meal by the end, but you’ll be able to replicate the recipe any time you want to recapture the Valentine’s Day magic. There are even some free options out there. Try something new. Or at least something you haven’t done recently. Trying something new can be fun and adventurous. Helping to bring an element of excitement, freshness and anticipation.  Master a mystery escape room Do you love solving puzzles together? Amp up the stakes this Valentine’s Day by conquering an escape room. Most cities have them available. You get extra points if the escape room is scary. Studies has proven that any activity that causes an adrenaline surge will chemically bond people. Apparently there’s something about frightening experiences that make people feel bonded. It also causes people to touch because of the anxiety. Who knew? As long as you’re feeling close, you might as well feed each other some delicious chocolate covered caramel Brock Bites. It’s the perfect way to celebrate your escape from the room (and to keep the romance going). One final piece of advice, and it might just be the single most important. Whatever you choose to do be sure to put down the phone and give her your full, undivided attention. Happy Love and Romance, Brock P.S. Beat the last-minute rush! Order your sweet Trios Now and schedule for delivery by Valentine’s Day. Silk Rose petals included😍

A pretty cool thing that recently happened. Mike and I were asked to be guests on the Unscripted Podcast hosted by Aaron Conrad. Unscripted is a very cool podcast that has over 115 episodes. Aaron has interviewed collegiate and professional athletes, legends in sports, Olympic medalists, CEO’s, Pastors, and now Dulci Sweets. 😊 The whole flow of the show is Aaron asks the questions to learn about what make them tick. Revealing the why behind the what. The process and life experiences that have lead them to where they are today. We’d love for you to check it out. It was great fun and cool things were shared that I think you’ll enjoy. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SKery1LGLR8 Listen to it on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unscripted-with-brock-and-michael-of-dulci-sweets/id1531035768?i=1000549173205 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20m8UllmatY1vynAeGD8dw?si=ca7b7d5513104e16 This opportunity was made possible because of a mutual friend, Paul Hevesey. I share that piece of information to encourage and remind you of the enormous power associations have in your life. People and relationship are what make things happen. We should do everything possible to ensure both of those are good and positive. It is so very true that you/we/me might be ONE FRIEND, ONE COMMUNITY away from changing our future and the course of our Destiny. The opportunity you have been working so hard for. The door you have been waiting and praying for to open, will often be made available by an association, contact, someone you know, a friend. So be intentional with your associations. Make sure you are the kind of person others want to be around. Be an “accelerator” not an anchor. Add value and be a connector of great people. Be a shining light in the world, Brock P.S. BONUS…a winning plan for a guaranteed  Sweet & Beautiful Valentine’s is provided in detail. ❤️ Fellas - Listen Carefully 😊

My youngest turned 11 today.  And though that is hard to believe, it’s even harder knowing my oldest will turn 18 this year.  Looking back, it doesn’t seem that it should be here already and then of course I sound like my parents when I think (time moves so fast). Not surprising when you think about it… We live in a world and in an age that has everything available at your fingertips.  We can answer questions, translate languages and research projects from the palm of our hands in a matter of seconds, at any moment, of any day.  We have expedited shipping, fast food, fast cars, planes and trains that travel over 200mph on the normal and we get irritated when any of those fast avenues are delayed. Admit it.  How many of us are irritated when the drive thru doesn’t have our order instantaneously at the window when we arrive?  I mean, they have all of 30 seconds to prepare for our arrival.  Not to mention the fact that, if we had to prepare a meal at home it would take no less than 15-20 mins—even if it was packaged as “already cooked”, or up to an hour for uncooked. But that two minutes we must wait for our order puts us in bad mood.  We are in a hurry in traffic to get someplace, and equally in a hurry to return home.  We complain that our internet is too slow and the sermon is too long. And we have lost our appreciation for time. It takes nine months for a baby to develop in their mother’s womb and up to five years for some trees to bear fruit, but we want everything now. I’m not certain this is the way God intended it.  The prettiest flowers take months to grow and bloom.  A well-manicured lawn, the same. But that is after you have taken the time to rid the beds/yard of weeds, stones and bad soil.  Then you till, fertilize and cultivate the existing soil before you plant and water.  This is a slow and hard process, but one that reaps great rewards. In our candy world, some recipes CANNOT be rushed (believe me I have tried) and in those moment of rushing the process, the candy doesn’t taste the same.  It’s not as pure or flavorful or it doesn’t hold shape, melts in your hand or ends up in the trash.  But when we take our time, follow the recipe and trust the process, it produces amazingly flavorful candy that we love. There is an appreciation for those things that develop over time.  Think about the aroma of a cherry pie that has been baking in the oven; versus a microwave “cherry” substance from McDonald’s or the freezer section at the grocery store.  The calm of sitting around a campfire with friends or family.  Those days at Grandma’s house helping bake cookies in the kitchen.  Or those nights you stayed up talking with a friend or family member.  These are the moment’s that matter and don’t last. They are the moments that are not rushed or planned, but are pure, wholesome and simple.  And in looking back, you would give anything to have them back. So today take a moment to sit, relax and be present with someone.  Turn off the distractions, listen to the quiet and laugh about times past.  Enjoy the time spent now, because it really does go by fast. Recognize the special moments, Mike

Did you know people with a positive attitude have a special ability?  We’ve all heard of the “downward spiral,” that slippery slope many fall prey to when crisis comes and their ability to deal with whatever life throws their way goes out the window. It seems people who maintain a positive attitude have learned a special power to create an “upward spiral.” Barbara Fredrickson, a positive psychology researcher at the University of North Carolina, suggests that positive emotions have the uncanny ability to “create improved psychological and physical well-being over time.” It’s exactly what the Bible teaches!  "A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired." Proverbs 17:22 MSG So when you notice you are heading toward a downward spiral, remember, the upward spiral is possible. When you’re feeling down, look up! And think of these tips for a more positive attitude: Attitude Is Everything!!!  Cultivate an "I will not be denied mindset." “Don’t look to your weaknesses, look to your Strengths.” ~ Paul J. Meyer “Don’t look to your problems, look to your power.” ~ Paul J. Meyer Remember, you are important and needed.  Everyone you meet needs a smile and some loving words. Shine as Lights in the world, Brock P.S. We are more than a company that makes extraordinary chocolates. This is a movement reminding us that God, Family, Country, and Community are values that should be upheld and celebrated. We hope you'll Share the Goodness by sending this message to a friend and encourage them to join the community. 

When you see something wrong, Do something about it. Mike and I were most unsettled with the obvious attacks on Christian values. The nuclear family. Devaluing of the patriarch. Utter chaos promoting lawlessness and selfishness... Do whatever you want, however you choose, without consideration of others or fear of consequences. The recent noise and madness has been beyond absurd. Being a father, a husband, a self-employed, small business owner for 25 years, where no one ever gave me anything, and I have worked my tail off to be fortunate to have had some success. And of most importance, a child of God, save by his grace, not by my works, I could no longer sit back and do nothing. To be honest, a chocolate company was never in my plans. People that know me at all, are as surprised as I am that Mike and I created Dulci Sweets, Co.  But that tells me two significant things: God’s plans are greater than ours. If you are seeking him and open to him he will prepare you for good things beyond your imagination. Once a person identifies Purpose, they can be set on fire to accomplish the assignment they have been given. YES, we do make the the finest handmade, chocolate favorites, using  time-tested family recipes, that are exceptional in quality and flavor that brings a smile to your face and joy in your heart.  Goodness gracious are they exceptionally amazing. However, we do so with a most meaningful message of hope, love, and joy.  A message that encourages and celebrates Faith, Family, Country, Community. Letting people know they are Worthy, Valued, and Appreciated.  Life is tough. Challenges are not fun, and they are inevitable. We are children of God. Man and Women. Son and Daughter. Not a pronoun of your choosing based on how you feel at the moment. With principles and values that have made our country the greatest in the history of our world, and are worth fighting for. We are committed to being a shining light in what is often a dark and difficult world. Those are the core reasons for why we exist and why we say,  Dulci Sweets is Goodness Created to be shared. Fight the good fight, Brock  P.S. We are more than a company that makes extraordinary chocolates. This is a movement reminding us that God, Family, Country are values that should be upheld and celebrated. Not diminished and destroyed. We hope you'll Share the Goodness by sending this message to a friend and encourage them to join the community.  P.S.S. The next time you want to buy chocolates I hope you recall the reasons we exist and choose to purchase from Dulci Sweets.