The pain of loss can be tough to reconcile. The word why often creeps into your thoughts and corrupts your heart. It casts a shadow that becomes a personal tragedy. Pain and loss distort your memories and perception of the future. And in the process, they begin to rob you of the memories and experiences you shared with your loved one. None of us know how long forever will be. My forever will be different…
Life is a long and winding road. And you cannot see around some of the corners or over some of the mountains that appear before you. But with a little faith and determination, you will find a way to overcome any obstacles in your path. As we begin this last month of 2020, recognize all you have accomplished this year. It has been a year of challenges, pain, and hardship for many. But you have…
When you climb a mountain, either by choice or out of necessity, there is always a purpose. Sometimes your reward is an amazing view of the future to motivate and inspire you. But other times, the journey is to provide a clear picture of the past to help you make peace. It is an opportunity to release the weight you have been carrying and move forward with renewed strength and inspiration. While drastically different, each…
2020 has been one very memorable year. We have had our entire lives turned around in unimaginable ways. It’s been so tempting to go cower in the corner rocking back and forth with our knees up to our chest and run to our mommies asking her to make it all go away as she is holding us. However, in the past several months, we have discovered ourselves to be extremely sturdy people! During this…
As we start the holiday season in 2020, stop and apply some of the lessons we have learned this year to this often hectic season: Many things are beyond our control- focus your energy on the things you can control or impact. Time is a treasure that we can never regain once lost- respect and appreciate the time you have to spend with family and friends this holiday season. When your life and the world…
Your dreams belong to you and only you. They are just like your heart, mind, and soul. They are a part of you. And no one has the right to tell you if they are right, wrong, too lofty, or too low. Only you can make those decisions. Hold your dreams as tenderly and carefully as would a newborn child. Care for them, dedicate time and attention to them, and know that they can grow…
Everyone has good and bad days, faces challenges, and experiences victories. But 2020 has provided a new perspective for the entire world. Everyone has felt loss, despair, and fear this year. We have watched our world change I ways that we never expected, and we have all been forced to adapt to a new version of our daily lives. But one thing has not changed. We all have many blessings in our lives, from our…
Hard work, wear it like a badge of honor. It will pay off in ways that you cannot even imagine. It is the only way to reach your goals and turn dreams into reality. And along the way, it will teach you countless valuable lessons. Set the best example for the next generation. Show them that with hard work, you can go, be, or do, anything that you can dream.
When we feel “stuck,” the problem is often that we do not choose to accept the hand that is reaching out to help us. Humans are not solitary creatures. We need help from time to time, and in return, we must also offer it from time to time. Don’t let pride trap you in a corner. Reach out for the hand that is offered to you and vow to repay the favor to another who…
Share your gift with the world. Make it a better place for everyone. And know that the more you practice and hone your special gift, the more it will flourish.