Who is M. L. Hodges?

“If we say we cannot change and impact the world as individuals, we can hinder progress because of our inability to try! My father would not allow the word “can’t” in our house because the word and the concept puts boundaries and limits on potential. If you unnecessarily limit potential, you are unfairly depriving the world of your purpose. Every talent is valuable, every dream is possible, and every goal is attainable. The catalyst is belief. To change the world, you have to believe you can change the thoughts of people. To change the world, you have to take action that may seem unpopular. To change the world, you must go after something that seems impossible and believe it until it becomes a reality…

I am in the business of belief. I believe I can change people through what I write, encourage people through what I play and honor people through what I draw. When I use the pen to write and use my hands to play an instrument or draw a portrait; I am giving the world the best I have to offer. My talents are tools of change. When I write, I present new ways of thinking and challenge traditions, prejudices, and perceptions. Change begins when people are honest with themselves in these areas. Who am I? I am an instrument of change that the Creator uses at will. I am not unique in my own abilities, but when I follow purpose I am capable of achieving many things beyond what I imagined. Through everything I do, I want people to live better lives, reach for their dreams, and live in their purpose.”