DOES YOUR BATTERY NEED TO BE RECHARGED?

Do you ever have one of those dayswhen you feel weak and murky?Your legs drag. Your mind fogs.Your energy level is on empty.Your ability to function registers zero.Your only goal for the day is to stay in bed.Days like this happen.And when they do,give yourself permission tostop the world and get off.Give yourself time to regroup,recharge your batteries,and nurture your soul.Step outside, get some fresh air,think, ponder, meditate,and remind yourself that life isn’tabout reaching the mountain top.Happiness and personal growthoccur while you’re climbing.Each step is an accomplishment.Take time to enjoy the sceneryand give yourself credit for howfar you’ve climbed so … Continue reading DOES YOUR BATTERY NEED TO BE RECHARGED?

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

NATURE IS MEDICINE THAT WILL CALM YOUR SOUL AND LIFT YOUR SPIRITS

Arise each morningand drink a little Nature.Sip it slowly and savor the fresh flavor.It’s medicineguaranteed to soothe your soul,relax your mind,and lift your spirits.It’s fast-actingand long-lasting.It’s readily availableand costs nothingTake as often as is needed.It’s not only a medicine,it’s also a blessing. Continue reading NATURE IS MEDICINE THAT WILL CALM YOUR SOUL AND LIFT YOUR SPIRITS

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 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

YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE LIES WITHIN YOU: A LIGHT FLICKERS

Do you ever wonder what life is all about?Do you wonder what your purpose in life is?Perhaps the answer, my friend,can be found in the light that lies within you.A light flickers in your soul.It’s an eternal light that’s always there.It’s part of your being.How bright it shines is up to you.But in that light is your purpose.When your light shines brightit can be seen by others.It can take away darkness.It can help others find their way.It can glow with warmth and give comfort.It can offer hope.Never hide your lightbecause within it is your purpose.Let it shine. Let it shine … Continue reading YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE LIES WITHIN YOU: A LIGHT FLICKERS

WHAT IS LONELINESS? PARABLE OF A LONELY MAN

A lonely man walked a long bumpy roadon his journey to get to the crowds in the city.On the way he met sorrow.He came face to face with suffering.He spent time with discouragement.He battled failure.Finally he reached the city.He stood in the midst of a large crowedin the middle of the town square.Multitudes of people surrounded him.He noticed an old man leaning on a cane.He said to the man,”I have traveled a long hard journey andcame to the crowds because I felt lonely.There are people everywhere,but I still feel lonely.I don’t understand.”The wise old man said,”My friend, loneliness is merely … Continue reading WHAT IS LONELINESS? PARABLE OF A LONELY MAN

BOOTS WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH THE TROUBLED WATERS OF LIFE

Sometimes our heart gets flooded with troubled watersand our soul aches with waves of pain and despair.Our days get overcast with dark clouds of dismay.Choppy waters of worry fill our nights.Our bones grow weary and weak.We want to give in to the power of the waves.We want to give up and let go of hope.But then a voice within us whispers,”You have been given boots.They will get you through the troubled waters.Put them on and start wading.The waters may seem deep and choppy and scary,but your boots are high and strong and safe.Trust your boots. Have faith that they will … Continue reading BOOTS WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH THE TROUBLED WATERS OF LIFE

THE SEARCH FOR YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF: FINDING THE REAL YOU

People put so much effort into trying to bewho they think they should be,or who they believe they need to beto please others and be acceptedthat their authentic self gets buried under layers and layers of thefictional roles they feel they have to play. One of the greatest achievements you can make in life is to discover your authentic self and have the courage to be who you really are.1. You have only one authentic self.True happiness in life comes only when youallow your authentic self to emergeand you become who you really are.2. Like most people, you have most … Continue reading THE SEARCH FOR YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF: FINDING THE REAL YOU