COURAGE . . .
"Sometimes you have to stand up and fight for what you believe in. And sometime it takes even more courage to stay put. To hold your ground and refuse to be bullied.... It doesn't change the bully. But it can change you." ~ Touched By An Angel calendar
As I was growing up, whenever we wanted something because everyone else had it, I can remember my Mom saying, "so, if everyone jumped off a cliff, would you too?" What does that even mean????
As time went on, I learned to stand up for what I believed in - not always a popular decision, however, I wouldn't back down when I felt strongly about something. It takes a lot of courage, and yes, it got me in trouble at times, yet I am so very grateful to my Mom for teaching me that I need to be able to feel good about my choices in life and to take responsibility for the outcome - good or bad.
And, I had to work up the courage to admit when I was wrong . . .
'Til the next time . . .
POSITIVE AND POSSIBILITY THINKING
Teachings from Norman Vincent Peale, Dr. Robert H. Schuller, and Steven Covey (who have since passed away), etc. have had a great impact on how I think about and view life in general. For a long time I have been learning to be a positive and possibility thinker. I believe life is much better when one approaches it from a positive perspective - I can do anything I set my mind to do.
So can you . . .
Til the next time . . .
DEEPEST NEED OF A HUMAN BEING
One of the quotes from my daily devotional calendar of possibility thinking slogans from Robert H Schuller is: "The deepest need of the human being is the need to be needed - so - make it a point to meet someone's need today."
We seldom know or realize how we touch someone's life when we hold open a door, smile, say "hello", or maybe offer a hug.
I love the signs along the interstates that simply say: "BE KIND" or "SMILE" or "BE NICE". It always makes me smile and lifts my spirits. I wonder if the person putting up the sign realizes how it makes my day or even the day for others . . . maybe that was his/her intention. Whose need are you going to meet today?
'Til the next time . . .
FINDING MY PURPOSE
Semper Fi, the motto of the Marine Corp, means "always faithful". I learned about it from my husband who is a marine (once a marine - always a marine).
And, as I began my journey in life - the next phase to challenge me - I realized the first 4 letters could include the aspects of balance: spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical - just what I was searching for in an acronym. It took me a few years to figure out the rest of the acronym for S.E.M.P.ER.F.I., however I eventually came up with "evolving, radiating from inside".
And so, I began fulfilling my purpose in life putting together this website, "Journey for Life" to be able to share my journey in hope of helping someone in theirs. I told myself, "even if I only help one person, it would be worth it.
I will be sharing the wealth of information I have collected in my lifetime from the people who have touched my life.
'Til the next time . . . God Bless!
REBUILDING YOUR LIFE
EMOTIONAL REACTIONS
