October 2022 – Page 2

Life with Optimism

I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day. Rosa Parks I try my best to live optimistically. There was a period of time in my life where it was hard for me to find the bright side of things, but nowContinue reading “Life with Optimism”

Worth

Be worthy love, and love will come. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott What does it mean to be worthy? One definition says, “deserving effort, attention, or respect.” You are worthy and deserving of effort, attention and respect. When someone treats you as if you’re worthless, they miss out on the greatest parts of youContinue reading “Worth”

Stepping Stone

The past is a stepping stone not a millstone. Robert Plant How can we use Plant’s advice to guide our actions? I’m going to share one word, forgiveness. I’m going to share one more word acceptance. Combine the two and the past will no longer be a hinderance. Instead the past will open doors thatContinue reading “Stepping Stone”

Past, Present, and Future

Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future. Walt Disney I personally think the present is a great place to dwell, especially as a writer. Even as a present dweller, I naturally try my best to plan for the future. Even when I plan events I’mContinue reading “Past, Present, and Future”

Your Priorities

The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. Stephen R Covey I’m a planner. I like to think about how things could go ahead of time. Unless I’m writing. I write with a vague plan but I think it’s because I haven’t finished a novel yet. Maybe I’llContinue reading “Your Priorities”

Wedding Inspiration

At a wedding tonight. We’re all just living put best life out here.

Hopes and Dreams

I’m so happy to have a life full of love and family. We have our own goals and we come together in our own ways. I think in some ways we’ll come together more over time. I don’t know what life has in store for us but I know what I’d like for life toContinue reading “Hopes and Dreams”

Thanks mom

All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my mother. Abraham Lincoln Parenting isn’t easy. When I became a mama I was flooded with so many emotions. The biggest revelation was that my mom raised two of us by herself until we were teenagers. I’m so grateful for my mother, even withContinue reading “Thanks mom”

Effective Communication

To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others. Tony Robbins Communication is hard work. What could go wrong if you share too much of your personal life? What could go right? As aContinue reading “Effective Communication”

A More Enjoyable Challenge

Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. Marie Curie Confidence in ourselves. Yes, we hear this a lot. Especially growing up, right. Then we evenContinue reading “A More Enjoyable Challenge”