Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. -Rumi
Do you know the song, Live like we’re dying by Kris Allen from 2009? Some of the lyrics go like this: We only got 86 400 seconds in a day To turn it all around or to throw it all away Gotta tell 'em that we love 'em while we got the chance to say,... Continue Reading →
"Today is not just another day. It is a new opportunity, another chance, a new beginning. Embrace it." Author Unknown "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Amen! Quit making excuses. Quit trying to control... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! New Years is a reason to be happy and to celebrate. As is every.single.day. Celebrate every day as if it is your last. Find something to be grateful for. Cultivate joy. Reflecting back on my blog posts throughout 2018 has been refreshing. I am so proud of what I have learned myself,... Continue Reading →
It is mid week. Half way to the weekend! We can make it, can't we! 🙂 Treat yourself with some kindness. Spread it to someone else. Bite your tongue and T.H.I.N.K. Pray a little more. Love a little more. Appreciate more. Complain a little less. Smile purposely. Hug tighter. Talk softer. Make yours and someone... Continue Reading →
"God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength but with your testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it" (1 Corinthians 10:13). What a wonderful reminder of God's enduring love for us. He is not a creator of anything bad,... Continue Reading →
Sounds simple and like a 'duh' statement to make - "Be happy for others." But this is pretty hard for a lot of people. I think people want to be genuinely happy for others but in comes human nature and feelings of all things other than happiness. It's okay to admit those other feelings. It... Continue Reading →
I am valuable. I matter. I make a difference. I am loved. I have a purpose. You guys, your value is not determined by others. Your worthiness is not based on your past. Quit comparing yourself to the highlights of those around you. Stop beating yourself down based on hurtful words from others. Don't let... Continue Reading →
pos·i·tive adjective consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of features or qualities rather than their absence. expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission. constructive in intention or attitude. showing optimism and confidence. showing pleasing progress, gain, or improvement. 2. with no possibility of doubt; clear and definite. noun a... Continue Reading →
"The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person." Andy Rooney There is a sweet gentleman that visits the office where I work a few times a year and every time he will leave his business card with an encouraging Bible verse written on it (and a few chocolates -... Continue Reading →
