There can be miracles When you believe Though hope is frail, it’s hard to kill Who knows what miracles you can achieve? When you believe, somehow you will You will when you believe ~ From When You Believe by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston in the movie Prince of Egypt I love movies that remind me of all things bright and beautiful. It’s so easy to ‘know’ that there’s good, that there’s hope…I’ve had faith since I can remember. At … Continue reading →
❤️ Navigating the complexities of life, I find myself reflecting on the blessed gift of a little more acceptance. Acceptance, in its purest form, is simply embracing reality without judgment or resistance. It’s about acknowledging the world as it is, without trying to force it to conform to our expectations. 🌎 In a world that often celebrates perfection and conformity, acceptance can be a radical act of self-love and compassion. It’s about recognizing our own imperfections and embracing them as … Continue reading →
I love Sundays. Sunday mornings would often see our family off to church or spending it with family. As noted, Sundays are often seen as a day of rest, rejuvenation and relaxation, and there is no better way to spend a beautiful Sunday than to enjoy the simple things in life. Here are a few ideas for how to make your next Sunday truly special: Wake up early and watch the sunrise. There is something truly magical about watching the … Continue reading →
More and more we’re rediscovering the importance of family as COVID takes it’s toll. Consider the following scenarios—you argued with your sister three years ago and haven’t spoken since. It’s been a rough three years, but now you don’t know how to break the ice and fix what went wrong between you. Or maybe your children moved out and somehow drifted out of your life. You miss them and don’t know how to reconnect without sounding like you’re nagging. Conflict … Continue reading →
We’ve all been there, caught in the moment of where a dream seems to die. It’s especially painful when you’ve put a lot of effort into what you were pursuing, made more so by how long you may have held this particular dream. The temptation when this kind of disaster hits is to quit entirely. After all, why keep trying to put yourself out there? I mean, ‘Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.’ Right? … Continue reading →
I consider myself most blessed because, in spite of any mistakes I have ever made, I know I am loved. My relationship with God provides me that. Now, beyond that, most everything else I “know” is based on my beliefs and given the right evidence and proof is subject to alteration. 30DaysofGratitudeDay17 #WhytoWow
Continue reading →For a lot of women this one can be a bit of a challenge and I’m no different. However, this is about focusing on the good and the positive 😀 I’m thankful for my smile and stamina. I, like most of us, can rise to the occasion doing what needs to be done when the situation calls for it. The caveat is that if I don’t feel like it ‘needs’ to be done—I just might be too tired to do … Continue reading →
Have you ever noticed the beauty of the changing of the seasons? Each one brings it’s own magic ❤️ and while Christmas is my number one holiday, spring and summer are my favorite seasons. ☀️Summer is warm – or hot in the desert 🌵 with warm balmy evenings and early mornings it’s perfect to be outside at “all” hours. 🌺 Spring the world is waking up and flowers are blooming #30DaysofGratitudeDay15 #WhytoWow
Continue reading →In my world the question, ‘what sight are you grateful for?’ feels a bit loaded. Probably because of the simple fact that that my parents were both legally blind. So the simple fact that I CAN see is worth a lifetime of gratitude. #30DaysofGratitudeDay14 #WhytoWow
Continue reading →Sometimes we focus so much on what we need to fix or change about ourselves that we forget to appreciate our strengths ❤️ ✅ I’m a pretty fair singer ✅ I can relate to most peoples situations ✅ I’m good with technology ✅ I’m smart ✅ I have a lot of stamina #30DaysofGratitudeDay13 #WhytoWow
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