WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE SPARK THAT WILL LIGHT YOUR FIRE

Deep within you lies a fire and the smallest spark will ignite that fire. It only takes one small spark. But when that fire ignites….POOF! POW! Your whole being will change. You will come alive. You will see things differently. Suddenly everything will seem possible. And if you listen carefully, you will hear that fire deep within you whispering softly, “Good things can happen. Things can be different. There’s hope. Your whole life can light up. It can change. Believe that things are possible because they are. But you must light the fire that’s within you. It’s up to YOU … Continue reading WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE SPARK THAT WILL LIGHT YOUR FIRE

STORIES YOU WON’T BELIEVE – OR WILL YOU?

When I was reading the Sunday paper, I came across these stories. Or did I? The Pillow Man has started a new business. He takes photographs of people’s hair early in the morning after they have slept on one of his pillows. He uses the photographs to create fabulous new hair styles. It has created a popular new fad. People love the wild unmanaged look. The Pillow Man guarantees that you will love the his frenzied styles. A middle-aged man had a heart attack while playing charades. He kept making frantic movements but no one could guess the word they … Continue reading STORIES YOU WON’T BELIEVE – OR WILL YOU?

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, DOING NOTHING CAN BE PERFECTLY OKAY TO DO

Our life can get so busy and complicated that we feel guilty if we stop and do nothing. Ever feel that way? If so, keep this list handy and read it the moment you start feeling guilty about doing nothing. Happiness is doing nothing and then resting afterwards. It’s better to be doing nothing than busy and still doing nothing. Some say nothing is impossible. Prove them wrong. Some say doing nothing gets you nothing. Don’t let them know it gets you joy. Let people know how difficult it is for you to do nothing because you never know when … Continue reading BELIEVE IT OR NOT, DOING NOTHING CAN BE PERFECTLY OKAY TO DO

HAPPY PEOPLE HAVE LOTS OF HEART – GIVE LIFE ALL YOU GOT

Today we’ll take another look at Miss Prim’s 3rd grade class and meet little Nora Nott. Nora teaches us a lot about “heart.” Whatever you do in life, give it all you’ve got. “You gotta have heart, lots and lots of heart.” People who are the happiest in life are people who give life their best effort and enjoy life to the fullest. You only have one chance at life so be determined to make the most of it. Jump in with both feet and LIVE LIFE WITH A LOT OF HEART. Nora Nott loves to sing, though she cannot.Poor … Continue reading HAPPY PEOPLE HAVE LOTS OF HEART – GIVE LIFE ALL YOU GOT

AVOID USING THESE WORDS: THEY’VE LOST THEIR MEANING

Some words are so overused in today’s society that they have lost their meaning. Rather than find a better choice of words, people use the same words over and over. They are words that people find quick and easy to use because everyone is using them. However, they’re so trite and overused that they add nothing to what one is expressing. Here are 10 very overused words. Avoid using them. Get creative and discover some new words to use that better express what you want to say. COOL – This word stopped being “cool” in the ‘90s. REALLY? – This … Continue reading AVOID USING THESE WORDS: THEY’VE LOST THEIR MEANING

HOW TO BE MORE HUMBLE – A HIGHLY ADMIRED VIRTUE

Humility is one of the most appreciated and admired qualities in individuals. People are drawn to individuals who are secure within themselves and have no need to be boastful. Rather than flaunt and brag about what they have done, humble individuals let their actions speak for themselves. If you would like to be more humble (And who doesn’t need a little more humility?), here are 10 things you can do: Be willing to put others first. Take the time to be considerate and listen to others. Never dominate conversations. Have the courage to say what’s on your mind but do … Continue reading HOW TO BE MORE HUMBLE – A HIGHLY ADMIRED VIRTUE

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEAR – HOW TO OVERCOME IT

Fear exists to keep you safe. It’s a tool you can use to make better decisions. It isn’t designed to make you inactive but to help you get the results you want. So embrace fear as something your brain is telling you there is something significant for you to overcome. It helps to name your fear, to clearly identify it. Know exactly what it is you fear. Talking with others about what it is you fear helps you put into words why you are afraid. The more you can verbalize your fear the more you can face it. Ignoring fear … Continue reading 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEAR – HOW TO OVERCOME IT