Surround Yourself with Support Surround yourself with friends who recognize your uniqueness, accept your differences, and support your dreams. Whenever you begin to doubt yourself or feel uncertain, they’ll be the ones to remind you what your gifts, talents, experiences, and purpose-driven leanings really are… your super powers! Dayo Wilson Lanier, M.D.
Peace in Your Mind “Set peace in your mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.” – Brian Tracy I love this quote by Brian Tracy! It represents a primary goal for me, yet is something I need to be reminded of daily. Often we follow the reverse of this advice… Setting other things—success, money, possessions, or…
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” – Spencer Johnson, M.D. I love this quote from Dr. Spencer Johnson’s book, “Who Moved My Cheese?”—a thought-provoking, parable-style story that has helped millions deal with change in their lives. It’s one of my favorite books, so I was beyond excited when I found out there was a “Who Moved My Cheese?…
“Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.”
“Art offers sanctuary to everyone willing to open their hearts as well as their eyes.” – Nikki Giovanni Artwork: SANCTUARY – by Smiling Eye Studio
Even though my container garden has gone from bountiful to barren due to neglect, I’m grateful for the resilience of fresh mint… Coming in clutch for my morning smoothie! 🙂
Today’s Quote of the Day: “Happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time. It’s about loving what you have and being grateful for it.” Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.
Perfectionism… An Endless Treadmill Today, I was inspired by a quote (poem) from Victoria Erickson: “Perfectionism is merely an endless treadmill of self-destruction that’ll only build momentum until you’re running at unsustainable speeds. Rather than remaining a slave to the illusions you perceive as safe, step off the treadmill and live as the piece of art you are: messy, colorful,…
It’s May—the main month of spring! It’s also the last month of school before summer break. The month when we encourage our children and students to “finish the year strong”… yet recognize their fatigue, because we are feeling it ourselves. Knowing summer is around the corner is exciting! It also leaves many introverted parents feeling slightly conflicted—especially if they work from…
