What is your biggest fear? There have been times in my life when that question has stopped me in my tracks. Fear was never a word in my vocabulary. I did not have time for fear. Or maybe it was that I had not yet pushed myself to experience fear. Sometimes my fears are unknown. I don’t know that something is preventing me from moving forward. It might be something happening in the world or something specific to my life. There are times when fear camouflages itself making one feel unable to function. Baggage that has built up over…
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…