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.
Every “mistake” in your life was a valuable learning experience. Without them, you would not be the person you are today, and you would not have learned how to become the best person you can be in the future.
There are people out there who enjoy making others miserable. Their days are not complete if they can’t tick somebody off. When dealing with these types of people, don’t let them win. Be the bigger person and just walk away. 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 to this website. Thank you, AMY! Amy is a…
Life is too short to allow others to waste the precious hours and days of your journey. You are here to illuminate the world through the hearts of others and share your wisdom. In no way does that mean that you should be asked to carry the baggage of someone unwilling to walk their own journey, make their own choices, and live with the consequences. You are not being unkind when you refuse to do…
Many successful people believe that timing is everything. But when you consider all that must occur for “the stars to line up in your favor,” it becomes clear that you have no control over the majority of the timing that created your opportunity. Instead, you had complete control over your faith in your abilities, the benefits and rewards of your hard work, and in a higher being. Faith that your life will follow the path…