Family is defined as descendants of a common relative. But what do we do when there is no connection there? Those who share our genetics do not share our hearts. How can that gaping hole be filled? In these cases, we are blessed with the gift of the chosen family. These are the people who choose to love and support us. They are not obligated to care or connect. They chose to do it. They…
Life is about deciding to dance even when you have never heard the song before. There are no promises or guarantees. You just need to go with what feels right and know you are doing your best.
Make your life a symphony. Choose to focus on achieving perfect harmony with those around you to enhance everyone’s abilities and contributions to the music of life.
The only person that I am competing with is the person that I was yesterday. I hope to be just a little bit wiser, kinder, and more understanding today than yesterday. And I hope that tomorrow takes me just a bit further than today in my journey to be the best person I can be.
Perspective is everything. Never let someone else talk you out of believing in your dreams. That person just can’t see what you see. They have the wrong perspective. If you can see it with your eyes or in your heart, you can make it your reality.
You want to live the best life you can ever imagine? Forget about your past. Don’t pretend what happened to you didn’t happen. Just quit reliving in your mind every single bad thing that has happened to you. It’s going to be easier said than done but forgive. Forgive those who hurt you and caused you pain. Don’t do it for them. Do it for yourself. And forgive yourself. Just like the rest…
Never stop pushing yourself to reach new goals. There are always more mountains to climb and more successes to enjoy. A plant never stops blooming after it achieves the perfect flower; it continues to produce even more beauty.
Sometimes, the how is not as important as the why. Don’t get so hung up trying to figure out how it will happen. Just believe it will. Why? Because you deserve it and are willing to work to make it happen. That is all you need to know.
Nothing meaningful can be built on a foundation of hate. Hate is like quicksand; it will swallow you alive. However, a foundation of kindness and love can never be destroyed. Each person who experiences it and shares it only makes it stronger. Unlike the quicksand that pulls you down, kindness and love will lift you up and allow you to lift up others. If something is worth your time and effort, be sure that you…
There is no roadmap for life. The only guidance you have is what you can see in your mind and feel in your heart. Following your vision and desire will get you to the places you are meant to be and what you are meant to do. It’s all inside you, just listen and have faith.