It is best to always look for the good in every situation, no matter how challenging or painful it might be. Even the loss of a loved one carries some shred of positivity or purpose. It reminds us that we should always be thankful for the time that we are given with the people we love, the ones who add joy and happiness to our lives, and who fill our journey with adventure and excitement.…
The clichés about positivity are endless, but there must be a reason that they were created… They refer to a glass half full, an obstacle versus an opportunity, moments versus breathtaking moments, and every other comparison that you can imagine. It appears that there are as many unique sayings about staying positive as there are individuals who need to hear and embrace their message. When you are stuck in a dark place, don’t see these…
Just one month ago, most of us would have described time as our adversary. Time is a limited commodity that infringes on our ability to do, achieve, and accomplish. We all wish for more and curse it when it is wasted. Time was the enemy that was stealing from us. But now, some time has passed, and our relationship with time has changed, evolved. Many of us are being given time to do things that…
My husband and I were recently having a conversation with another couple and reminiscing about fond memories and events. We were sharing stories of our history together as couples. The places that we had gone and the things that we had seen. They were the kind of stories that bring a smile to your face as you think of them. With smiles all around, there was a slight lull in the conversation as we all…
Stay calm. That’s all we can do. Yes, these are very trying times we’re going through but if there is ever a moment where we need to rely on each other, it’s now. Let’s stop pointing fingers and begin to help one another. It’s not as hard as it looks. 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…
Today is not a day to look back and mourn what has been lost. It doesn’t matter what you thought you had. Yesterday, last week and even five years ago are all in the past. Today is about looking forward to what you can and will achieve on your own. It is not about sadness over the life that you believe you have lost. It is about celebrating the life that you are building, the…
In the last few decades, our lifestyles have become all about having more. We work multiple jobs for more money. We become slaves to our massive homes, expensive cars, and room after room filled with gadgets and toys. And at some point, every one of us thought or muttered, “if only I had more time…” But it is common knowledge that time is not something that we can control. Even the wealthiest people in the…
For the first time in many years, the world is facing a difficult time together. No region or country has escaped this virus. And it seems that everyone has a story to tell about how this event has altered his or her life, made it more difficult, and created additional stress. It seems that we are living the old saying, “misery loves company.” And it has become all too easy to wallow in our global…
Finding differences has been a focus among humanity for a very long time. We separate ourselves by gender, nationality, religion, net worth, and more. But in the coming weeks, everyone needs to focus on the one thing that unites us all. It has taken a tiny virus to remind the world that for all of our differences, our one fundamental commonality is that we are all human beings, with the same hopes, dreams, fears, and…
Think of what is being asked of you and then put it into perspective. Consider the weeks that we are being asked to change our lifestyles. Then compare that to the years of change and sacrifice that were made by our parents and grandparents during WWII. How would our lives and our world be different if those people had chosen to ignore the greater good rather than pulling together to survive? Life is not all…