Love is, above all, the gift of oneself. ~Jean Anouilh
Love. No word in the English language is more used or less understood.
• I love you.
• I love my car.
• I love Mexican food.
• I love to sleep late.
• I love my family.
• I love God.
All the same word in our English language … ... Views: 2634
Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Phil. 4:6-7
How easy it is to succumb to emotion, ... Views: 1605
We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. ~Kenji Miyazawa
It is a common tale. My client was upset by the tension at her job. Management changes had everyone nervous – clients and employees.
“How can this happen?”
“What happens next?”
“Why can’t everything just be ... Views: 4390
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: ~ I Peter 3:10
People ask me why I write so often about the power of thoughts and words. I have to tell you, it’s because they are truly the key to an abundant, ... Views: 1868
“Everything can be taken from a man or a woman but one thing: the last of human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
~ Viktor Frankl
Have you ever noticed that negative people seem to be immersed in lousy situations?
Does ... Views: 3015
The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. - Vince Lombardi
OK, so you’ve taken time to dream. You’ve started exploring your passion. You’ve even begun to set goals for yourself. Now it’s time to take ... Views: 4835
“The most pathetic person in the world is a person who has their sight but no vision.” Helen Keller.
The first step toward success is always simple. It may not be easy – there is a difference, of course; but it is simple. You have to know where you want to go.
Success requires a map, a ... Views: 1738
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity. ~ Louis Pasteur
There’s an old adage that says, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”. It’s a good thought, but it doesn’t include the whole truth.
You see, the word ‘try’, in this ... Views: 2960
We choose our own destiny, did you know that?
Every decision you make is a step either toward or away from your destiny, your destination in life. Your choices create the causes-and-effects that dictate your life experiences. How can you know if you’re moving in the right direction? Ask ... Views: 2612
I cut open an apple the other day, and it blessed me. Not just the fruit - which, of course, was very tasty and healthy - but the seeds. Every apple has at least four seeds in it, enough to grow four more trees … and thousands of potential apples. Every bag of apples is an ... Views: 1914
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~ Epictetus
We all have dreams: visions of the possible, probable and seemingly impossible. Setting goals is the key to turning your dreams into reality. Goals help you recognize your progress and allow you to ... Views: 1350
I don’t know why I didn’t know this.
Looking back, I can see that it’s one of the most important things I coulda-shoulda-woulda done … if I’d known.
Unfortunately, I didn’t really comprehend it for about two decades.
We seem to think that a college (or high school) diploma ... Views: 1456
When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible. ~ Author Unknown
Passion is defined as “powerful emotion” and “boundless enthusiasm”. When you bring emotion and enthusiasm to your lifework, negatives don’t matter. ... Views: 1490