I’m not broken; I don’t have any issues, I don’t need to be healed. I had a wonderful childhood and my teenage and college years were filled with great friends and wonderful experiences. I don’t have any middle child issues or relationship issues. My parents were always there for me and ... Views: 864
You were born with this body, it is up to you to feed, cleanse and maintain it. Through the years your body has gone through changes; pregnancies, operations, and countless scrapes and cuts, acknowledge what your body has gone through and let your body heal from those changes.
For people with ... Views: 921
This is for those of you who are missing that someone special at the table. For those of you who are trying to cope with the holidays. Here is a heartfelt hug for you. You will never understand the loneliness of a holiday until you have lost someone that means so much to you. I pray that this ... Views: 2172
Honor and respect are two important things that you learn in life; they both go hand-in-hand. You learn from others by their words and actions. This teaches you; who is going to keep their word and who just tells you things that you may want to hear. It will define who is going to show up ... Views: 948
There it is, that four letter word that means so much too so many. Hope is such a strong word, just like the word help. To get a better understanding of the word hope we have to research what it means to others. When you lose all hope, you feel despair. When you are in despair you are in ... Views: 1668
When all else fails, hope is something that we cling to. It is a beacon that calls us at our highest and lowest moments in life. We share in the hope of others as well. At the final moment of despair, after you shed your last teardrop, you muster up hope.
Within you, you find the courage and ... Views: 1064
Hope and encouragement are two things which help hold us together during good times and bad. For example, you might be hoping to make the diving team. Once you have made it on the diving team, you might say a few words of encouragement to yourself as you prepare to do a Gainer off the diving ... Views: 1087
I commend you for your courage and strength to stay when leaving would have been so easy.
I commend you for knowing just what to say when I am at a loss for words.
I commend you for being so smart and never making anyone feel inadequate.
I commend you for your passion for making ... Views: 1487
This article is a chance to reflect on your answers. There are millions of people that walk our busy streets; many are right next to you. Do you take the time to notice them?
If I was crying, what would you do? Would you carry on about your business or would you care to find out why?
If I ... Views: 1184
In your memory I choose to see what you have tried so hard for me to see. It is in your memory that I choose to take love, honor and respect to a whole new level. I am trying the best that I can and I walk strong, in your memory.
For all the times I just wanted to cry, you made me laugh. ... Views: 1201
You often hear, “what you feel on the inside translates to the outside.” The beauty that flows throughout you relates to how you carry yourself. If you are feeling fabulous, it shows through your smile and carries through to your posture.
I never used to wear makeup before, but I do now. When I ... Views: 973
Inspiration comes to us in many forms. It could be a person, people, a song, a painting, something written, a play, or words spoken. We always remember those that inspire us. I truly believe that people come into your life for a reason. One person’s way of life can be so inspiring to ... Views: 1386
When jealousy rears its nasty head, it is not a good thing. It’s not fun, but it does go to show you how many levels there are in this life. When someone looks a certain way, maybe you use to look like that, or you want to look like that. It should be motivational if you don’t look like the way ... Views: 1311
Without realizing it, we live our life in constant judgement. We judge ourselves, both our perfections and our imperfections. If you stop and think about it, our entire world is based on judgement.
Our banks judge us on our transaction history to see who is credit worthy and who is not. Our ... Views: 1008
We all have days when we miss someone so terribly that our heart just aches. We never truly get over someone nor are we supposed to. Their loving soul still moves about, all around us. You can feel their presence everywhere.
Life was bearable when you were here, now there is an empty void. ... Views: 990
A mistake, no matter how large or how small, is still a mistake. It doesn’t matter if it happened on a personal or a professional level; you have to learn how to recoup from it. If you are a perfectionist, this is a bitter lesson to learn, you are human. Some people mentally beat themselves ... Views: 1691
Accept me as I am; whatever my faults may be, my weaknesses and my strengths. Like me and love me unconditionally. The old is the old, change has taken place, and time has put a divider in between friends.
Learn to look through new eyes, a new perspective, and with new hope. Look through ... Views: 976
You can let your inner light shine by not succumbing to fear. Fear can paralyze you. Fear can also make you do some crazy things. Never let fear consume you. Fear to take a step forward, stay where you are or take a step backwards is unhealthy. I wrote this because there are so many who are ... Views: 1166
This article is about releasing and forgiving. If someone has hurt or upset you, take time to reflect on what might have happened in their life to change them. Things are not always as they seem.
Occasionally we are broken so we can be mended the right way. Feeling our own heartbreak allows ... Views: 1064
You get busy with life, there’s work, baseball games, soccer practice and not to mention all the housework that goes along with it. You live a life that is constantly on the go. You learn early on how to manage your time wisely. You might cook most of your meals for the upcoming week during ... Views: 1718
There is an easy flow that life follows. All in life has a balance. When you are in harmony with your mind, soul and spirit, you can feel it. When you walk in nature your cares seem to disappear, your worries dissipate, this is the flow of life, and this is life in complete harmony. Just a ... Views: 1014
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Some people take that step with a strong sense of enthusiasm and adventure. Some people remain idle out of fear of the unknown.
Life is about time and with whom you spend your time with. Life entails the births, vacations, celebrations, the ... Views: 1430
With each new day, life is full of all kinds of new possibilities. With each breath taken, it brings new life for that moment. During hard times and struggle, it brings about a new strength and understanding.
Love and happiness are easy to attain for some. As in love, there are many types ... Views: 1390
If you have ever had a journey with Breast Cancer, you know that it is much more than a pink ribbon. Many of the women that I have spoken with had resented the pink ribbon at one point or another.
“You feel so overwhelmed with everything, the doctors, treatments, medication and then you have ... Views: 1319
The most unimaginable thing ever to happen is the loss of a child. I have been blessed to have never had to experience this. It doesn’t matter how the child dies, it has to be devastating to the parents and family members. and friends.
I use to turn the channel when the news came on ... Views: 1956
I want you to try an experiment. This will take just 10 minutes. There is something important that will come out of this for you to realize.
First, turn your cell phone off and your computer off and leave it off for 10 minutes, print this page out first. You cannot cheat on this experiment. ... Views: 1025
Life has a way of wearing on you. Sometimes things go your way and sometimes they don’t. Regardless if life has knocked you down, or someone has, it is up to you to get back up! One million bad things could have happened to you, but it is up to you to stand back up. When you do get back ... Views: 880
You are different than I am, or should I say that I am different than you are. This is the one thing that we are so far from seeing and accepting, everyone’s differences.
Sure, we have gotten better at showing off our own individuality by coloring our hair, sporting more tattoos and wearing ... Views: 972
Our vibration level changes with the energy that surrounds us. Everything has energy; the past, present and future all have energy of their own. You choose what type of energy you bring forth from an event. For an example, let’s look at a hurtful experience as a bucket full of water. A ... Views: 1257
Sometimes our busy schedule does not allow us to sit and think about how life works because we are too busy living it. There is a natural flow to life; it is about our energy, the energy that surrounds us and that which we choose to absorb.
I refer to everything in life as yin and yang. ... Views: 1228
You can have an abundance of love just as you might have an abundance of hard times. “My cup runneth over,” means that I have abundance in my life. We can look at how someone has abundance in; joy, love, friendship, wealth, status, spirituality, compassion, a state of being, knowledge, etc. ... Views: 1045
Peace is such a wonderful word. It brings about change, a change in mindset, a change in behavior and a real humbling sensation within. When you say peace, it means drop all the weapons both physically and verbally. Peace makes you go deep within yourself and you realize, I don’t want all ... Views: 1892
Once you quit something you awareness of it increases and your senses become heightened. That’s why when you quit smoking or are dieting; you crave it more because your senses are heightened. You smell a cigarette nearby; it seems like everywhere you look you see the foods that you are trying ... Views: 995
Re-create who you once were and say goodbye to what once was. If you live with uncertainty or have had troubles in your past, change those events. You have to re-create those events and turn them into lessons. Turn those lessons into positives events that will mold you into the person you ... Views: 1211
Our inner spirit can be damaged by outside forces. Even though our spirit is very strong, it is also susceptible to taking a blow when we get hurt mentally or physically.
Some people are fine tuned to their inner spirit. They know all of the great qualities that define who they are and they ... Views: 1612
Our connections through relationships are so important. Sometimes we get so busy that we intend on calling that special someone, or taking them to lunch, but before you know it’s the weekend and you have a full agenda.
It is easy to sit back and claim that this one didn’t return your call, or ... Views: 1191
When you are comfortable with yourself you release all expectations of others. I say this in part because Valentine’s Day is approaching and there will be many hearts that get broken because they expect others to fulfill their wishes. There is an easy evaluation of this. If you squeeze a ... Views: 1317
We all hold others in high regard. When we give all of our love and devotion, we expect others to live up to the same expectations. When we call others to catch up or to show our concern, we expect the same when we are going through things as well.
When we reach out, you shouldn’t have any ... Views: 1053
Sometimes we self-sabotage ourselves by placing obstacles in our path, and we do this out of fear. What is fear? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Fear starts in the brain and sends messages throughout ... Views: 1054
We’ve all been told that old familiar story from our parents about how they had to walk for miles to get to school. We have heard numerous stories of all the different sacrifices that they have had to make in order to put food on the table. Chances are that these stories ring very true; that ... Views: 1378
To sit in silence is to relax and just breathe. No time constraints, no rubbish to listen to. You feel your own heartbeat thumping. You feel your diaphragm contract and expand with every breath you take. You clear your mind of all things. Relax and let your mind go.
You walk outside, the ... Views: 1312
To sit in silence is to relax and just breathe. No time constraints, no rubbish to listen to. You feel your own heartbeat thumping. You feel your diaphragm contract and expand with every breath you take. You clear your mind of all things. Relax and let your mind go.
You walk outside, the ... Views: 1655
The human body is so unique. It is amazing how each cell and organ work together to make us function. I wish to point out three things which strike me the most; the voice, the brain and the hands.
Your voice lets the world know your most inner thoughts and emotions. Your voice speaks of ... Views: 1102
Some of us are more sensitive than others. What bothers one may have a profound effect on another. I am speaking about someone who is sensitive to others’ needs. I am speaking of humanitarians, volunteers or someone who generally feels the pain or needs of others. I am speaking of scientist ... Views: 1026
We all get caught up with things that are going on in our immediate environment, sometimes it’s hard to imagine what’s going on somewhere else in the world. This might bring you a little closer in thought and hopefully in heart.
While you are eating; somewhere, someone is hungry. As you are ... Views: 2186
You take two steps forward and then something happened leaving you feeling like you have taken a giant step backwards, don’t give up. If you have tried something numerous times and have gained no ground, don’t give up hope. On some days it might feel like you are spinning your wheels, like ... Views: 1043
Say your words with conviction. Feel and know the strength that they bare. Just know that however many people tell you that you can’t do something, that there are a million more people that are rooting for you. Just because something is not seen nor heard, does not mean that it isn’t so. ... Views: 1701
The visionaries who paved the way to where we are now must be commended for their work. They took a dream, a simple dream; they took the time to map out all the different possibilities to set their dream in motion. They stretched their imagination as far as it could go, and it worked out great ... Views: 996
I have to admit that I struggled writing this article, it is very personal to me. My struggles weren’t with myself, but in knowing that others are struggling and fighting for their lives at this very moment.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I ... Views: 1094
Memories have a way of creeping up on you. You might flashback to your prom, or the moment you held your first born. As you age, your memories become much more vivid, you remember even the slightest detail.
Some memories are fantastic while others might be a living hell depending on what they ... Views: 920