Category Archives: Inspiration

Plant Your Seed of Dreams

Go forth and prosper… our wisdom of the day.

There are many ways one may prosper – though you must step out and take action in order to begin the process.

Actually, the process begins with a thought – a desire, a dream, perhaps.

And for many, it ends right where it began… because action, the first step, was not taken.

Sure, you have heard this all before, read it in advice columns, or self-help books – this we know.

But the fact of the matter is – you do need to take the first step and many steps thereafter to make it so.

And the desire, the dream, the thought – needs to be firmly planted in the soil before it can take hold, plant roots and begin to germinate, sprout, grow.

How do you do this?

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Let There Be Peace On Earth

 

The holidays can be a depressing time of the year for those who have recently lost a loved one. I know that all too well.

Christmas 1995, was the most depressing Christmas of my life (to date).  My mother, Leah, was killed in a car accident on December 16th. The depression from which I suffered was a combination of shock (“My mother – what? – died in a car accident”) and emptiness (“Where is my mother? What does it mean she is gone?”) I was numb.

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Strength in Numbers

How often have you felt isolated, alone, and wished you had someone to talk to?  Someone with whom you could hash out nagging issues, run something by, discuss options and alternatives and feel connected, supported and loved?

Imagine if you knew there would always be someone there when you needed a helping hand or a caring, compassionate ear?

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Strengh In Numbers

Rejoice!

Having been raised a Catholic during the 1950s I was always fascinated with the story of the resurrection.  I was taught to believe that we will all be reborn and I marveled over that possibility….

“Imagine”, I thought, “never really dying?  Imagine, our spirits living on forever?  Imagine never having to say goodbye to our parents or grandparents?”  And “Imagine what it would be like knowing that one day we will all be together again?”  The possibility provoked deep thoughts and filled me with hope.

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Rejoice Now - Rejoice Often!

Celebrate in Style

February is referred to as the month of love.  It is traditionally symbolized by hearts, harps, cupids and roses and celebrated among us, the living.  Imagine if, during the month of February, we resurrected an ancient tradition and honored our loved ones in spirit as well?

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Celebrante In Style

A Resolution or A Promise – You Decide

Resolution: The quality of being resolute, showing great determination.  A mental pledge, something one intends to do.

Promise:  A declaration that we will give or do or not do a certain thing.  An indication of something that may be expected to come or occur.

Out of curiosity, which statement; I promise to _______________________________________ (fill in the blank) or, I resolve to _______________________________________ (fill in the blank) resonates with you the most and why?

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A Resolution or a Promise

Gratitude

A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way

There are unlimited benefits to practicing gratitude on a daily basis.  A few, as outlined by the graphic above, include reaching more goals, improving your health, sounder, better sleep and better energy, a stronger love life, ability to support others, and an increase in likability.

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Benefits of Gratitude

Home for the Holidays

“There’s no place like home for the holidays and no matter how far away you roam, if you want to be happy in a million ways, for the holidays you can’t beat home sweet home.”

I love that sentiment.  Come to think of it – who will you be hosting this holiday season?  Will your table include a place setting for your dearly departed loved ones?  If that thought has not yet crossed your mind please allow me to share with you…

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Home for the Holidays