“Try not to become a man or woman of success, rather to become a man or woman of value.” – Albert Einstein Who’s to say when we have fully matured to that place where things of the past no longer bother us like they use to. Where our sins of the past no longer sting […]
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“Courage is the discovery that you may not win. And trying when you know you can lose.” – Unknown I’ve recently been faced with the task of making some extremely tough decisions regarding my life. Decisions that have required me to dig deep within myself, remain still so I could hear that small still voice of
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“Don’t dwell on went wrong. Instead focus on what to do next.” – Denis Waitley Yesterday I was in the garage cleaning and came across something that took me back about 10 years. It’s funny how “things” have significance and how they can trigger thoughts and memories. Some memories that remind you of a fun
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“Pay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them.“ – Ruben Chavez The answers we want in life, and often need seldom come easy. They tend to require a prerequisite of questions and answers, soul searching and
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“The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.” – Unknown When you think about hope, what comes to your mind? Is it about hoping for a better tomorrow or a better today? Do you see yourself providing hope for others or seeking
“The past will be your teacher if you learn from it; your master if you live in it.” – Dr. Steve Maraboli Every one has a past. Some are more colorful than others, and some we would simply rather forget and keep trapped in the abyss of our minds. After all it’s the past right?
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“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for our today, and creates a vision for our tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie It’s been said that the simple things in life count the most. A small gesture of appreciation, a random act of kindness or a child-like response during an intense conversation. These are just snapshots of
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“My head may be in the clouds, but the sky is no longer my limit!” -Unknown I recently spoke to a friend about how we allow others to place limits on us. They’re not the typical limitations that tend to derive from blatant jealousy. They are more subtle, and probably reside in the area of hidden
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“I was born very far from where I’m supposed to be, so I’m on my way home.” ~ Bob Dylan At almost 50 years old, I can honestly say that I have come a long way. I have become more connected spiritually, resilient and emotionally stronger, with an immense gratitude for the journey it took to
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“Let today be the day you learn the grace of letting go and the power of moving on.” – Steve Maroboli It has been said on many forums that professional athletes have to develop a key habit in order to maintain success. It’s a habit that could get a lot of married folks and those in
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