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Thoughts about the lessons learned from difficult things we encounter… “Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.”―Paulo Coelho “Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” ―Denis WaitleyContinue reading “Things we encounter!”

Wake up this morning and think of something positive – something that makes you happy. Before you read the news headlines or dive into the social media negativity, kick your day off with a little happiness, hope and good things. One small positive thought in the morning… can change your entire day. Attitude is aContinue reading “Attitude is everything!”

This year has made me realize that the world is a very sad place and many people are dealing with so many things that we can’t even comprehend. People are walking around us/you/me, with the heaviest baggage, with so many issues that we will never understand. We need to be talking openly about our innermostContinue reading “Celebrity Moments of 2022!”

December rules: There are only 5 days left of 2022. This year has made me realize that the world is a very sad place and many people are dealing with stuff that we can’t even comprehend. People are walking around us/you/me, with the heaviest baggage, with things that we will never understand. We need toContinue reading “December rules!!”

I opened my TikTok this morning and one of the first videos I saw was a woman apologizing for being ugly. WHAT? The next video was a mom talking about how much she is missing her son, who took his own life after being bullied. I then saw Dylan Mulvaney defending herself against some bully…Continue reading “Merry Christmas to All!”

Our celebration of Christmas should be a reflection of the love and selflessness taught by the Savior. Giving, not getting, brings to full bloom the Christmas spirit. We feel more kindly one to another. We reach out in love to help those less fortunate. Our hearts are softened. Enemies are forgiven, friends remembered, and GodContinue reading “Christmas wishes!”

“Kindness is giving hope to those who think they are all alone in this world.” “Kindness is seeing the best in others when they cannot see it in themselves.” “Kindness is something anyone can give without losing anything themselves.” “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” And these thoughts… Every kindness you extend toContinue reading “Thoughts about kindness!”

It’s Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. The last couple of years have been incredibly tough, relentlessly traumatic and even though it’s the festive season, I know it is not the happiest time for everyone. So first off, I am sorry if you are feeling sad. I really am. It sucksContinue reading “Christmas in the Heart!”

I love a good list. It helps me to tick stuff off. And sometimes, we need to tick stuff off. So here’s a good one to save, print out and read every day.

Thoughts about being real, drop the pretense…. Just my observation of friends and even relatives who like to impress by trying to have a false image. Borrowing some thoughts… And do you remember those times you have struggled to impress, lived above your economic status, massaged your ego, and maintained a false image you wantContinue reading “Being Real!”