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Those moments when words can cut like a knife or wrap us with a hug. Words can leave us feeling attacked, misunderstood, misled, and also loved. I often give myself a reminder regarding the importance of choosing words carefully and thinking before speaking. There are times when I believe we would surprise ourselves if we listened to the words we spoke and the tone in which we delivered our words. Before I speak I think to myself, “Am I being helpful?” The last thing anyone needs is to be attacked with hurtful words or tone. I have not found harsh…
I cherish the moments when I am surrounded by people who inspire me. I find it uplifting to be in the presence of people who find it in their hearts to give encouragement to others. In today’s world, it is easy to get caught up in the negative, the gossip, the stress, and the blame. I try not to let myself get off track and avoid the above situations. Often I find inspiring people at the most unusual times and places. I don’t necessarily look for people who inspire, but I am drawn to people who inspire. Kindness…
One of my strengths is that I am able to believe and have faith that good things will happen and that I will persevere through anything to walk my intended path. There could be numerous negative things that surround me but I will see the light. I have learned over the years to walk the path without reservation. I am not looking for everything that went wrong but moving toward opportunities that appear among the clouds. I might see things that I am not happy about, but I don’t dwell on those moments I concentrate on what I can…
I give thanks countless times a day. Giving thanks for so many reasons, but bottom line I give thanks to Jesus. “Give Thanks” was the topic for the first blog as I started this journey just over 3 years ago. Being grateful, appreciative, and thankful opens the door to positivity and possibility. I feel that when you thank someone you are telling them you personally appreciate whatever it is they have done. I often hear, “There’s no reason to thank me.” Thanking someone may not be necessary because the person would have done the task regardless of your appreciation…