The reason people awaken, is because they have finally  stopped agreeing to things that insult their soul. ~Unknown   Some people live their entire lives in a bubble, moving through life like a bull in a China store. No thoughts of others, just of their desires. Some of those may have moments of consciousness, but their agenda is mainly about the importance of their wants and needs. It is as…

True friends are great riches.  ~Unknown Insight and wisdom often arrive when we least expect them. Chance encounters, casual conversations, or even words in passing may hold significance when we hear true words. Friends who know us best often bear that wisdom and have an uncanny way of telling us exactly what we need to hear and the moment we need it most. Speaking with a friend, she told a…

The trick is to recognize what is worth keeping, choose one’s battles, and not dwell on losses.  ~ The Gambler With any venture started, flexibility is essential. Altering the originally anticipated course will not always be necessary, yet doing so when needed can be considered a strength. We must judge when a situation is strong enough to hold the path or too weak to continue for success. The ability to…

When I hear somebody say ‘Life is hard’, I am always tempted to ask ‘Compared to what?’ ~ Sydney J. Harris How we approach everything in life is a matter of attitude, perspective, and choice. When I became vegetarian at 14 years old, my grandmother would tell people that I couldn’t eat meat. I would correct her and explain I could, but I chose not to. She had difficulty understanding…

     The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking. ~Albert Einstein. Recently, I was overwhelmed with stress. I didn’t understand at the time what was causing a pain that I could only equate to heartburn; however, since I have never had it is only what I imagined it could be. It lasted three days, and on…

“If you can sit with your pain, listen to your pain and respect your pain — in time you will move through your pain.” ― Bryant McGill  Sometimes, an action or thing becomes so prevalent and commonplace in society that a term is developed to define it; emotional vomit is one such thing. E.V. is when our emotions erupt, spewing negativity and ugliness upon another person. Expressing our feelings without restraint may…

Embrace adversity and make failure a regular part of your life. If you’re not failing, you’re probably not really moving forward. ~John C. Maxwell When we have moved through our fear of starting and are no longer intimated by the risks that may be present, we are well on our way to accomplishing a goal. However, success is not always guaranteed, even if all the pieces seemingly fall into place.…