We all have bad days. And on those really rough days, it is important to be able to reflect back as you are settling in for the night, and think about one bright spot or positive moment in your day. There needs to be something that you can be thankful for and to give you hope for a better tomorrow. So when the world refuses to give you something to smile about or to take…
Never begrudge the time that you invested in a relationship, even if it didn’t turn out as you expected. It might have been a job that you thought would turn into your dream career, or it could have been the relationship that you thought was with your soulmate. It is always difficult and painful when these situations filled with hope and plans for the future come to an end. But remember that they had a…
Charge full steam ahead into everything that you love. Then regardless of your success or failure, you will know that you gave your best, and you can move forward with no regrets. Progress is always far more difficult when carrying the weight of regret on your shoulders.
There is no view when you are at rock bottom. It is cold, dark and uncomfortable. But in that space, you will find the lessons and the motivation that you need to begin your climb to the top. And while you might wish that you were never forced to endure such a place, you, and you alone have the power to get yourself up and out of there. If you are lucky, you might find…
We never know what life has in store for us, nor do we really have much control over it. But what we do have control over is our faith. Though we are not plotting the actual path that is to become our journey, we have the obligation and responsibility to remain positive and have faith in the greater plan for our life. Each obstacle that hampers our progress and forces us to look deep inside…
Mistakes. We are all going to make them. Stop being so hard on yourself and on others when they are made. You are not perfect. Nobody is. So just lighten up. Let go. And just enjoy life. See The Good would like to thank Amy for her guest post. Amy is a Florida resident and has been self-employed in the dog care field since 2006. She self-published a memoir titled “I Am Not Stupid” which…
When you don’t get what you ask for in this world, did you ever stop and think that you might not be ready for it yet? Do you recall when you were a child, and you were begging for that brand new, bigger, faster bike? And do you also recall the number of times that your parent patiently told you that you could have a new bike when you were bigger and a more skilled…
Time is a concept that most children struggle to grasp. Waiting for a birthday can seem like forever, as does a long ride in the car to get to the beach. As we grow up a bit, we begin to grasp the concept of days, week, and years. But we still want time to go faster. After all, adults get to have all of the fun. And we just can’t wait to become one. Then…
Life can definitely present many challenges for you to overcome. Hard times might cost you money, material possessions, and even those whom you thought were your friends. But you are always in control of the things that really matter. Never let a bad day drive you to take any action that you will be ashamed of or regret for the rest of your life. Choose to take the high road, even when it feels far…
The world is a loud and busy place. And many times, I have found myself nodding in response or murmuring in agreement to a statement that I have heard, but was not really listening to. And sadly, I must admit that this is not just limited to casual conversations with those around me. I find that I am not always really listening to what the universe, karma, or some higher being is trying to tell…