Original Facebook post September 28, 2013
Honest Abe was honestly on to something when he said these words. We all want to be happy. And it’s up to us – no one else – to be happy. So just exactly how do we do it? Well, there’s no “one size fits all” solution to finding happiness, but according to the science behind this article “12 Things Happy People Do Differently...” there are definitely some (quite surprising) things we can do to help the process along. Here's hoping you find happiness in the making. Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories Original Facebook post November 6, 2012 ·
On this elections day, 2012, I chose the quote by the great conservationist President for five reasons. 1. I’m guessing Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt is a big part of the reason why there’s still quiet majesty like this for us to see in America. 2. He started life as a sickly kid, but rebuilt himself to be hale and hearty. 3. I went to a great high school named after him in Wyandotte, Michigan. 4. Because I read a sign on Whiskey Row in Prescott, AZ that said that Teddy and his "posse", the Rough Riders used to come there to quench their thirst. 5. They named the Teddy Bear after him. And on a day where our nation is so divided, it's nice to know the one thing we can all still agree on is how much we love teddy bears. :-) Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories Original Facebook post April 13, 2015
I was out hiking my neighborhood the other day and came across this Real Estate sign. I occurred to me how much this relates to life in general. You can be handsome, beautiful, rich and famous, but if you don't value how truly incredible you are inside there will always be something missing. So this post is to remind everyone who really needs it that you are unique, blessed, needed, worthy, loved, deserving, respected, kind, honorable, talented, smart and amazing. And if you have prayed for a sign that you truly are gorgeous inside, well this is your sign. :-) Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories Original Facebook post January 11, 2015
Soulful Sunday: I started re-reading The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren to get the new year off to a good start. When I read the part about the power of forgiveness, it really hit home. Forgiving others who have deeply hurt me is something I've had to work on continually. But the freedom that comes from breaking the chains of resentment has been life-changing. If you are reading this and are struggling with bitterness, I urge you begin the forgiving process. When your anger or hurt swells up inside you, you may want to repeat "Let it go. It doesn't matter anymore." Or you may want to adopt other methods people have used to leave their pain in the past so they could enjoy a peaceful, happy life again. But what ever you do, just know that forgiveness can set your mind, body and spirit free. And you won't have to suffer in a self-imposed prison of sadness and bitterness anymore. Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories Original Facebook post November 18, 2016 ·
As I am preparing to celebrate another birthday, I am reminded of how incredibly blessed I am to have so many wonderful people in my life. And whether we have known each other for years or we have just recently met, I want to thank you for making my life more beautiful. Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories Original Facebook post October 7, 2013
I used to wake up every Monday morning with some terrific goals. This week I will... 1. Drive myself to make a million bucks a year. 2. Hike circles around a mountain top every day. 3. Marry Sandra Bullock. 4. Et Cetera. Et Cetera. Et Cetera. But by Friday of the same week, reality would hit and my goals would spiral downward into something like: 1. Drive over to Circle K and rent a movie with Sandra Bullock in it. Then one day I was photographing Darren Hardy when he spoke about The Compound Effect. And what he said made sense to my all or nothing fixated/frustrated brain... Commit to doing one thing well, and once you have success with achieving that goal, add one more goal. (My paraphrase.) So now I'm more realistic - and therefore - a little more successful. So with that said, I'm sharing my goal for this week: "This week I will be the kind of caring friend who listens and encourages." Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories Original Facebook post September 19, 2013
This post is for anyone who is agonizing over some really tough choices in life. I pray that you receive clarity, wisdom, strength and peace. And once you have made your difficult decision, the dark clouds pass and the sun breaks through to shine in your life again. Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories Original Facebook post May 5, 2015
Just a little encouragement for those who've hit a bump on the road of life. Like the songwriter says, "Don't give up, you will make it.". Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories Original Facebook post November 7, 2013
This morning I learned of a friend who lost someone dear to her from suicide. Since I know of no adequate words to comfort the loved ones who are suffering from this heartbreaking tragedy, I will simply pray for them. We are coming into a holiday season that is filled with great joy and expectation. It is also a season where many people have their darkest moments. If that is you, I hope this acronym of HOPE will remind you to hold on, because pain eventually ends. Your sadness, loneliness, betrayal, anger, depression, stress, regret or loss is only temporary. It will not last forever. You will be happy again. And from your pain and healing will come a strength and awareness to help others that you never knew was humanly possible. Just ask any survivor who has suffered and lived through it to be happy again. They are probably closer than you think. It might be a loving family member or wise friend. It might be a caring counselor or an understanding support group. It might be someone of faith Divinely sent to comfort you. But no matter where these diverse, potentially lifesaving resources come from, they all have one thing in common. They deeply desire to pass on the life-giving hope that someone once gave them. So if you can't reach out for yourself, do it for them. You'll both be forever grateful that you did. And so will we. Cover Contents Books Home Hire Stories |
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