There are countless words floating about in my hearts {figuratively} and minds {literally} … But we have the ability to intentionally determine how we will live our one (1) real-life. People and situations present the {often} unplanned opportunities for us to choose how we will live our one (1) real-life. This can prove to be [...]
Today can be a day full of excuses and regrets, or it can be a day full of progress and achievement. The choice is completely up to you. ~Ralph Marston When we are away from routine busyness, we can resume our schedules with precision that comes from a decluttered mind. {Or we can trudge back [...]
Learn to go through one door and many others will open for you; try to go through five doors at once and you’ll go nowhere. ~C. Andrew Ramsey {Going through one door} is something I — at long last! — accomplished during the month of August. It was a dual celebration for me: A complete [...]
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ~Victor Frankl Interesting week of order for me. {Imagine that!?! I am so-o excited! } On Monday morning I had the opportunity to fall into excuse mode. I could have declared that since I had been in the ER [...]
Life’s up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want. ~Marsha Sinetar Most of us don’t race into conflict, challenge or heartache. However, once we move through said times we are blessed {changed} by the lessons learned. [...]
★ You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. ~Dr. Seuss The review for this week is that my son has been home from school {and work} and we have been enjoying an extremely laid back schedule! That is the good {from the [...]
rose-col·ored — favorable view of things Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of [...]
A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid. ~J.R.R. Tolkien A treasure box of dreams. That is what I think of when I read this quote. And mine looks sort of like the one in the image except, as I see it in my mind’s eye, said box is embellished [...]
I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it. ~Maya Angelou Despite a double lens week {seen through chronic fatigue and random pain} my days were redeemed. I was able to opt for wellness days without guilt! Two other doubly-interesting facts are: My weekly focus word [picture] [...]
{Do you see a weed or a flower?} It has been an excellent week! Much more productivity by way of … {Decisiveness and} My glittering new-normal {and less pain} than last week! I am going to keep this reView short and sweet … Much to do before the sun sets tonight! I want to encourage [...]