Think back to your childhood and being punished for something that you did wrong. How many times were you told to go to your room and just think about what you did and why it was wrong? Over the past year, we have all spent some time in what might have felt like an adult time-out. And many of us have given a lot of thought to our actions, lives, and plans for the future.…
Almost everyone is familiar with the mob or herd mentality. It describes how people’s behavior can be influenced when they are a part of a large group or want to gain acceptance into a group. Most often, the choices are emotionally based rather than rational. So why not harness this desire to fit in and use it for the benefit of the entire world? Imagine if everyone focused just a tiny amount of energy each…
Nobody deserves to be continuously put down. Yet there are people out there who thrive on making others feel bad. Get rid of them! They are not worth your time! Walk away and move on to the life you were meant to live. Please join me in thanking Amy for her contribution this week and every Sunday! Her words, thoughts, and gifts enrich each reader and add immense value to this website. Thank you…
Many times in life we ask the question “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” The answer to this question is found in the parable of the Good Samaritan, when Jesus answers the expert in the law “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Through this parable Jesus teaches three important things.…
Life is a lot like this library wall. It is your choice to see it as a pile of old papers covered with dried ink stains or view it as a resource offering unlimited potential.
When you feel like there is no hope or solution in sight, trust your heart and your intuition to guide you in the right direction. All of the challenges that we face are placed in our paths to teach us the lessons we need to learn to reach our greatest potential. On your darkest and most challenging day, remember that great challenges prepare you to do great things in this world.
I am amazed at the impact that a single three-letter word can have on a statement. My thoughts were spurred by a wise friend who sent me a short list of “Mighty Middle Affirmations.” The key to each of these short phrases is a single tiny word “and.” For me, this was a simple yet poignant reminder that we are more than one thing, thought, or idea. We, humans, have the ability to be more.…
Even on the darkest days, there is a rainbow somewhere. You simply must not let the rain stop you from finding it.
No act of kindness ever goes unnoticed. You might not see who benefits or appreciates your gift. But every positive act adds to our world and inspires someone else to pass along kindness to others.
Life is not about what happened. Nor is it about what will happen. It is all about how you live in the moment you are in now. Please join me in thanking Amy for her contribution this week and every Sunday! Her words, thoughts, and gifts enrich each reader and add immense value to this website. Thank you AMY! Amy is a Florida resident and was self-employed in the dog care field from 2006 –…