Your life and accomplishments need not be judged on social media. If you are happy with what you have achieved, consider yourself one of the lucky few. And never allow anyone else to take that satisfaction and sense of accomplishment from you.
Written words tell our stories, document our history, and explain our solutions to challenges. These words allow us to examine and learn from the past without having to relive it. And they help us to chart our course for a better future. They are the connection from the past to the present and beyond.
The destination often makes the journey worth all of the hard work and challenges that you faced to reach it. But you only reap the rewards if you do not give up on yourself and your dream. Close your eyes. Picture the outcome that makes you smile with satisfaction. And gather your strength and courage to keep moving forward. You can reach the end of the rainbow!
Recovery is a journey with many twists and turns. You could be overcoming a physical illness, an emotional injury, or a toxic lifestyle. All of these, and many more situations, require time for your body and mind to return to a place of comfort and strength. Don’t rush the process. You will know and feel when you have reached the point of a full recovery. And you will enjoy added strength and wisdom from the…
There are all sorts of reasons to be bitter and cynical. We know that these are far from easy times. It is so tempting to just sit around and complain about how much life really stinks. Yet there is a much better way to live that should be tried. How about instead of moaning and groaning, be grateful that you are here…period! How about giving up the whole “woe is me…my life really…
If you want to taste perfection, you need to be willing to invest the time in perfecting the recipe. Trial and error, learning from your mistakes, and never giving up when something leaves a crappy taste in your mouth is the only way to will achieve perfection. And enjoy its smooth and indulgent flavor.
Emotional pain is like a hot rock that keeps burning into your skin. But the pain does not stop when you decide to let go of the stone. Instead, that is just the first step in the long process of healing. It will take time, patience, and a lot of TLC for all the pain to go away.
A true friend will wipe your brow and your tears away. A true friend will offer support and encouragement. But a true friend will never rob you of the life experience by doing something for you. Show your respect and appreciation for your loyal friend by understanding and accepting your responsibility rather than blaming your friend for not giving you a cheat code for life.
Don’t let 2020 be the reason for your sadness and failure. Choose to make it the reason for your success and gratitude.
You can never change where you started your journey. But you can choose to stop letting that place dictate where your journey will end and all of your experiences in between.