Tag Archives: Wise Words

What is your state of being? As the quote below states, I hope that true kindness, thoughtfulness and thankfulness fill your heart and soul.

I love being around generous people. I imagine that you do too. One of the most wonderful traits of generous people is that they are thankful and willing to share what they have with others. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that thankfulness and generosity go hand in hand. As we enter theContinue reading “THANKFUL AND GENEROUS”

Have you ever had a plain old “stinky” day? Those are the times that it is often hard to maintain an attitude of thankfulness. I have those days just like everyone else! When you find yourself in this place, stop and take a moment to think of all the things and people you are thankfulContinue reading “FINDING THANKFUL”

I love the wisdom in this quote. Likely most people would agree that being thankful produces happiness. But, what about being content? To be content means that you do not allow circumstances to influence your emotions. You are happy where you are on the way to where you’re going! If you can master this mindset,Continue reading “THANKFUL AND CONTENT”

This quote from Maya Angelou is so powerful. In a world where distraction surrounds us in every area of life, it is often hard to be fully present. However, it is only in being present that we can make real and lasting connections. In this season of Thanksgiving, we may remember to be thankful andContinue reading “THANKFUL FOR ALL THINGS”

The past two years have been culturally very divisive. One thing that stands out is the backlash that comes from asking questions. However, questions are how we get to the common ground that brings unity and agreement. If you want the freedom to speak and express ideas, then you must also allow those same thingsContinue reading “TO QUESTION”

This is such a powerful quote, especially in today’s world. It doesn’t seem that “doing the right thing” is as respected as it once was. Fear would tell you to follow the crowd and just blend in. Doing what’s right tells you to stand out and up for someone or something. I do know this,Continue reading “DOING WHAT’S RIGHT”

Are you a decisive person? I am! Making decisions comes easily for me. However, I do understand that not everyone is wired that way. So many people get mired down in the process, trying to make the perfect decision. That’s why I love this quote from Amelia Earhart. She encourages us to make a decisionContinue reading “THE DECISION”

Do you ever find yourself explaining your actions and realize that it’s nothing but an excuse. I do this, you do this, we all do this. However, it is a success stealer. We must hold ourselves and others accountable for what we do and what we don’t do.

Easy-breezy is the preference of the flesh. But in ease there is no growth. Ease is where you find complacency and laziness. It is in the fire of hardships that we grow. Facing hard and difficult things and circumstances produce a refined and stronger character. Hardship is where we are changed from the ordinary toContinue reading “THE FIRE OF HARDSHIPS”