“Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome.” — Fannie Flagg, The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion What have you overcome? What do you appreciate about where you are? I’m looking at life from fresh eyes lately. This has been the most beautiful fall I’veContinue reading “Fresh Eyes”
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The Right Time
“The time is always right to do what is right.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Typed “quotes” into the search engine, and this one resonated the most. I don’t know that I can come up with any wiser words, but I’m feeling it today. Doing the right thing doesn’t always get you a pat on theContinue reading “The Right Time”
Peace if Mind
“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” —John Wooden To become the best of which you are capable isn’t a set point; it’s a state of mind. This mindset isn’t about finality it’s about acceptance.Continue reading “Peace if Mind”
Goodness
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”—John Steinbeck Give yourself room to be good. Good is good. It’s ,more than enough. You got it in you so might as well use it.
Thank You For Your Respect
I’m so grateful for those who find ways to respect women. Supporting her dreams, encouraging her growth, respecting her space, and sticking things out when she’s unsure of what the future holds. We, as a collective, have so much power that can be harnessed and used toward our greatest good. When all women are inContinue reading “Thank You For Your Respect”
Apple Festival
I ventured out into the world today. I got myself dressed up and went to my favorite bakery. There just happened to be an apple festival going on in the same area this weekend. It was too easy to go there, too. The funny thing is, I never found the apples. However, there was liveContinue reading “Apple Festival”
Patience
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” -Lao Tzu I took it slow this Friday. I hung out and appreciated the fall foliage. I had a meeting that went well and did some housework. I even spent time with my mama and chatted with my bro about our dreams. Even though it was aContinue reading “Patience”
Mom Life
“For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you.” – Unknown I love being a mom of two amazing girls. I had to learn that being a parent isn’t about perfect timing; it’s about choosing your babies’ best life and your own best life in a way that doesn’t impactContinue reading “Mom Life”
Feeling Unwell
Starting off this week feeling ill. Hopefully I’ll feel better tomorrow. “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
Nightmares
The thing about nightmares was that you couldn’t prepare for them. They sneaked up on you when you were most vulnerable.” -Sylvia Day I haven’t been remembering my dreams as much lately, but a couple of nights ago, I had a nightmare. It was not fun! I had it a few times in a row.Continue reading “Nightmares”
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