Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are. – Dale Carnegie I love this quote! It reminds us of two important things: Our reputation is what others think of us. This is not so important to […]
Is it someone who is always there for you? Is it someone who accepts you the way you are? Is it someone who sees your potential and quietly encourages you in that direction? Is it someone who can be truthful with you because they have your best interest at heart? Think about how you define […]
Making time for fun is imperative for a good life! Laughing with friends, watching improv, or reading an entertaining book are ways to cultivate your ‘laugh’ muscle. Laughing helps keep your vibes high and makes life more enjoyable. If you feel like you’re too busy to laugh, remember taking time to fill your emotional need […]
Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, gravy, or that one uncle who thinks he’s the funniest person in the room. (We let him believe it, don’t we?) It’s about taking a deep breath, pausing the chaos of life, and focusing on what truly matters. It’s about love, forgiveness, and gratitude—the trifecta of what makes life worth […]
What if life as we know it could change on a dime? What if it was totally within our power and capabilities to do so? Would you be willing? Would you help? Do you even want to see our relationships, our country and even our world change to a place of peace and understanding? If […]
If You Only Knew My love is strong. It can overcome struggles and strife. It can hold things together in the darkest of night. It can withstand a lifetime of hopes and dreams delayed. It can take anything but you. If you only knew how much I cared. How I longed for your embrace. How […]
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