This time of light is a time of rejuvenation, of recharging your batteries. Take time to celebrate and rejoice in the uplifting of spirits. Lighten up. Acknowledge your diligence and give yourself credit and appreciation for all that you have accomplished. Stop and smell the roses. Stop to appreciate the beauty and majesty that is present in your lives. Focus on what you are creating, not what is crumbling. Remember: neutral compassion, this is especially important for … [Read more...]
OPRAH.COM ~Celebrate Who You Are~
~Celebrate Who You Are~ How often do you truly celebrate who you are? Because many of us, myself included, spend so much time and energy focused on what we think is "wrong" with us, celebrating ourselves doesn't often come that easy. For me, I've spent much of my life—as a student, an athlete, in business, in relationships and in general—demanding perfection of myself and, of course, falling short and feeling inadequate on a regular basis. Most people I … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Can You Hear Me Now? , Susan K. Minarik
It's easy to get busy in life trying to do everything at once. You can listen and work at the same time; but, sometimes multi-tasking isn't the best use of our time. Sometimes we have to stop, look people in the eyes, and give them the gift of listening. As you go about your day, the angels remind you to give people the gift of listening. We need to take time to deposit value in their hearts. It seems like such a little thing, but those little deposits will eventually make a big … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – The Inner Essence of a Woman
The INNER ESSENCE of a WOMAN will always, like Cinderella, not be a victimized scullery girl, but a woman, even if placed in an awful situation, is able to make the best of it. THE POEM The poem that begins with the idea that a woman is more precious than pearls or rubies is in the Proverbs. There are different translations and below are two translations from two websites which are listed at the end under references. The second line of translation starts with a number … [Read more...]