Without giving ourselves compassion, we can't be compassionate. When we judge ourselves harshly, we can't be accepting. If we feel that our lives lack, we can’t give generously. When we feel that we are not enough, we can't lift up and applaud others. When we take ourselves too seriously, we can’t enjoy life. If we don’t love… Continue reading We Can’t Give More Than What We Are
You ARE amazing!! I finally began to believe that about myself after a few days of saying it out loud in front of the mirror. The year was 2008. For most of my life I'd felt "less-than" so it took a bit of making a firm choice and perseverance to follow this program. I'd… Continue reading YOU are Amazing!! And don’t you forget it!
This has been an amazing year for me in so many ways! One of those ways has been to jump off the high dive (yes, another one) and tap into my creativity in ways I never envisioned. My EmPOWordment©Cards by Mimi have been reaching into people's lives in a way that thrills me! Yay! Let's hear… Continue reading A Year of Wildness + Special Gift
I have precious friends who have gone through some really hard, hard stuff this past year. Some of it will take a while to heal from. And while people say that kind of thing will make us stronger, it still hurts like all get out. I found this quote by Rumi that made me… Continue reading Wounding Brings Light
Naval Admiral William H. McRaven returned to his alma mater last week and spoke to the graduates with lessons he learned from his basic SEAL training. I've posted a link to his amazing Commencement Address at University of Texas at Austin 2014, written in an article from Business Insider: Honestly, this article is a bit… Continue reading Ten Life Lessons From A Navy Seal
Don’t you dare think—for even one minute—that I don’t know what worry is. Yes, I have an amazing life. I’m blessed, fulfilled, and overflowing with the abundance of the Lord!! Looking at me now you might be tempted to think I must have an easy life. You might think I have never had it hard… Continue reading Sit Still and Quit Yer Worryin’
Flight My heart fluttered hopelessly-- a wounded bird valiantly trying to take flight and arise from the dry, cracked soil where I’d been grounded. Unbidden, you came-- a strong, healing wind breathing life into my broken heart, energizing, strengthening, a force which lifted, giving my heart wings to soar; renewed by hope, empowered by promise,… Continue reading Flight
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