Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass,
it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
―Vivian Greene
Over the past decade Marc and I have dealt with several personal hardships of varying degrees, including the sudden death of a sibling, the loss of a best friend to illness, and an unexpected, breadwinning employment layoff.
These experiences were […]
Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars,
and see yourself running with them.
―Marcus Aurelius
Your life story is an expression of who you are; the words you choose to use shape this story. Your words create the essence of your inner culture and the core of your identity and destiny.
How have you written your story […]
We are our thoughts. We cannot change anything
if we cannot change our thinking.
You have a train of thought on which you ride when you are alone and quietly thinking. The self-worth you feel, as well as the happiness your life brings, depends upon the direction in which this train is moving, the baggage it carries […]
“Do one thing every day that scares you.”
―Eleanor Roosevelt
Fear is the most powerful single factor that deprives you of being able to achieve your full potential. You experience it most often as a result of your own thoughts and emotional visions, rather than actual real world causes. In other words, you become fearful of a […]
“Though the road’s been rocky, it sure feels good to me.”
―Bob Marley
About a decade ago my grandmother, a woman whom I respected and cherished dearly, turned eighty years old. I’ve written about her before, but I’ll do her justice once again by restating that she was one of the wisest and most humble people I’ve […]
“Happiness, not in another place but this place…
not for another hour, but this hour.”
―Walt Whitman
All around the world, the present moment is filled with beauty.
If you are attentive, you will see it. If you are willing, you will help create it.
Let’s take a moment to think about the beautiful things happening around us.
Right now, at […]
There’s scarcely any happiness, passion or success without struggle. Life is a constant climb, but the journey is rewarding and the view is great. It’s just a matter of pushing forward when the going gets tough.
Here are nine power quotes and some additional tips to help inspire you when you need it most.
1. Growth and […]
“We often take for granted the very things
that most deserve our gratitude.”
―Cynthia Ozick
How often do you pause to appreciate your life? How often do you stop dead in your tracks and think, “Goodness, I have it pretty darn good”?
Even when life is far from perfect, it’s important to keep things in perspective. Many people in […]
For my 17th birthday, many moons ago, my grandfather on my mom’s side gave me four used flannel shirts that he no longer needed. The shirts were lightly worn and in great shape; my grandfather told me he thought they would look great on me. Unfortunately, I thought they were odd gifts at the time […]
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift,
which is why we call it the present.”
―Bil Keane
Why would you ever want to compromise something that’s beautiful and true to create something unpleasant and fake?
You’re lucky enough to BE; make your being count.
Lose track of the negativity and dishonesty. Live positively and authentically.
When you […]
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