FRIDAY IS FREE-DAY: HAVE A GOOD ONE

Friday is Free-Day! It was created to give you the opportunity to reflect on any conflict, mistakes, or struggles you had during the week and FREE them from your mind. Let go of them, get entirely rid of them, and end your week with peace of mind. Remember, “let go” means to “STOP holding onto something.” Free-Day is when you look back over the week and forgive anyone who has upset or hurt you in some way, intentionally or unintentionally. You can forgive because forgiveness doesn’t make the other person right….it makes YOU FREE. It lifts the burden off your … Continue reading FRIDAY IS FREE-DAY: HAVE A GOOD ONE

HERE’S WHAT MAKES YOU THE SPECIAL PERSON THAT YOU ARE

What makes you special?It’s not the color of your eyes.It’s not the color of our skin.It’s not what’s on the outside.What’s important is what’s within.It’s not the clothes that you wear.It’s not the words that you impart.It’s not how many friends you have.What counts is what’s within your heartIt’s not at all what you possess.It’s not the talents that you display.It’s not the position you hold in life.No, what makes you special is the love and kindnessyou give to others every day. Continue reading HERE’S WHAT MAKES YOU THE SPECIAL PERSON THAT YOU ARE

HARMONY VERSUS DISHARMONY IN LIFE — DOES IT REALLY MATTER?

I hunger for harmony.Harmony of my mind, heart and soul.Harmony in what I think, say and do.Harmony in hands of all colorbonded together in love, hope and peace.Harmony….why can’t it be?Does it really matter to me?I hunger for disharmony.Disharmony that disrupts the status quo.Disharmony that troubles the heart enoughto heal the hurting, fill the hungry, and erase hate, distrust and despair.Disharmony….why can’t it be?Does it really matter to me? Continue reading HARMONY VERSUS DISHARMONY IN LIFE — DOES IT REALLY MATTER?

HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED? WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE?

Legacy is what lives beyond you. You can choose to make your life a story that people will always remember, and there is no better life story than one that demonstrates love, conviction and kindness. You get to decide the legacy that you will leave. It’s a fact. You’re going to die. You can’t live forever, but you can create something that others will look at and remember you with fondness. What you create will keep your memory alive. People like hearing someone say, “I love you.” Make it your legacy to touch many hearts with your love and compassion. … Continue reading HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED? WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE?

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

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

HOW TO BE INSPIRED – START YOUR DAY WITH JOY

Arise! Awake! Start your day by giving thanks that you’re alive. Pain may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning…if you allow it. If you choose it. Joy comes from the depths of your soul and becomes a light that the darkness in the world cannot extinguish. There is power in joy. There is inspiration in joy. Joy empowers you to dream, to hope, to believe that your day is going to be productive and that good things are going to happen. Inspired by the joy that is within you, think about how privileged you are to … Continue reading HOW TO BE INSPIRED – START YOUR DAY WITH JOY

HOW TO FIND YOUR TREASURE: HERE’S WHERE IT IS

It’s in the mirror. Look closely at the image. The real treasure is YOU. You don’t have to search further. In the cemeteries is buried an enormous treasure of untapped potential—people who never realized their worth. How sad. Don’t be one of them. Dig into your potential and use it. It’s in the love you receive.Cherish the love you receive. To be loved is truly a treasure because love is patient, it’s kind, it always trusts, it always protects, it always perseveres, and it never fails. It’s in the present.The gift of time is a treasure. You have been blessed … Continue reading HOW TO FIND YOUR TREASURE: HERE’S WHERE IT IS

HOW TO BE HAPPY IN AN UNHAPPY WORLD

1. Refuse to get caught up in the drama, the hatred, and the divisiveness of the world. It will have negative impact on your happiness, often in a subtle way.2. Choose to have people around you who are happy and upbeat and make you laugh. Happy people are infectious. Their happiness is catching. Avoid people who are unhappy and critical and stir negative feelings in you.3. Remind yourself that you are in charge of your own happiness No one else can do it for you. Enjoy the company of happy people but don’t expect them to be responsible for your … Continue reading HOW TO BE HAPPY IN AN UNHAPPY WORLD

CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE NOW – LIVE YOUR EULOGY

Don’t wait for your eulogyto celebrate what you life WAS.Celebrate now what your life IS.LIVE your eulogy.Celebrate the precious giftyou have been given —your LIFE.Your PURPOSE in lifeis to LIVE your life well,to celebrate the aweof your existence.You take 12 to 20 breaths each minute.Every breath is worth celebratingbecause it means you’re ALIVE.Celebrating your life develops anATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.Gratitude transforms your outlookon life and helps you appreciatewhat you have —- LIFE. ITSELF.A grateful heart is a happy heart.Be thankful and celebrate allthe special moments in your life,past and present.CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE NOW.LIVE YOUR EULOGY. Continue reading CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE NOW – LIVE YOUR EULOGY