In recent times, it seems there are only three measures of success: Money, looks, and fame. If you don't have one or all of them, you feel like things aren't good enough, and perhaps you feel unlucky and cheated. But you're an ordinary person, and it's hard to feel self-worth, self-respect, and self-esteem when you go to an everyday job in an everyday world. How do you find a sense of significance in a world that seems so very shallow? Read on below the jump for advice on feeling better about … [Read more...]
Courage is not the absence of Fear, WOMEN in RECOVERY
February 16, 2013 by
Courage of Conviction 4 KEYS to Developing Your Courage Courage is not the absence of fear. It is the strength to be who and what you are-- despite the fear! Here are steps we can take to develop courage and let go of the fears that stop us from achieving our goals. 1. Recognize the fear. Don’t make excuses and call it something else. You cannot overcome or move through your fear if you don’t recognize it as such. You can blame someone else, you can call it impossible or you … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Mind to Matter
June 6, 2012 by
Your Higher Power and all who love, protect, and guide you are watching over you right now. When you take time to communicate with God - Your Higher Power, Strength into your life is the Gift returned. Be reassured in the multitude of anxious thoughts within you that Divine love comforts you. Take these thoughts from 'mind to matter' and write them down. Your Higher Power will Comfort with the Energy of Divine Love. If you ever feel doubtful about your ability to help others, ask Your … [Read more...]
“I Am who Am”, Michele Toomey, Ph.D.-Welcome our newest writer!
May 12, 2011 by
I Am Who Am She stood at her full stature. She took a deep, deep breath. “I am who am!” she noted. “I am who am,” she cried. Her eyes shone as the star light. Her face beamed as the moon. “O yes, I do believe it. O now I know it’s true.” Where did she get that confidence? What made her feel so sure? She smiled a knowing smile and thought of all she’d been through. She thought of all she knew. They’d tried to tell her differently. They’d often knocked her down. They did not want … [Read more...]
Holly Allender – New Year’s Resolutions: Don’t Give Up! Face Your Fears
January 21, 2011 by
New Year’s Resolutions: Don’t Give Up! Face Your Fears So consider this your friendly,loving smack upside the head that means... “Get with it, and get on with your life. You’re worth it!” If I could swoop in and save you from procrastinating one more day in achieving your goals, I would. If I could call you to say “I know you can do this!” I would do that, too. If I could wake you up each day to start that new life, I’d be there by … [Read more...]
