Constantly complaining to anyone who will listen to us. while simultaneously wallowing in negativity without any desire or interest in solving the issue, can no longer be an option. It is never easy to break this "habit", and yes...
When I tell people that I have experienced many of the same insecurities and ups and downs that they feel, they are shocked. I have learned to heal, learned to project confidence, and learned, most of all, that you can't judge a book by its...
Perfect people aren't real, and real people aren't perfect. You can either love them for their flaws or hate them for being real. I choose to love people who are real! Photo Credit: Jean Terman Photography...
You only live once? False. You live every single day. You only die once! Photo Credit: Zohn Yancy...
When it comes to building trust and connecting with others, nothing is more persuasive and powerful than just being real. Remove the pretense and show genuine interest in others. Say thank you to those who are kind to you, encourage others by cheering them on,...
There's an inner war going on inside each and every person. The "bad guy" is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The "good guy" is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy,...
Life gets better...
We all have unique experiences from our past. Because of those experiences, we have learned to wear imaginary "masks". Whatever way our early lives unfolded, life is not always easy. To cope, to become socialized, to protect ourselves, to be acceptable to our family, to...
Today, I had the most wonderful experience. I often talk about showing kindness to others, whether it be holding a door, smiling in an elevator, etc. , etc. I was driving and because of some construction, there was total gridlock blocking many of the side...
The difference between a catastrophe and an annoyance is your perspective. And in most cases, the only thing in life you have control over is your perspective. No matter what happens, YOU and only you control what power you give a circumstance that arises. Choose...